Add 32/20 and 14/30
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 14/30
32/20 + 14/30 is 31/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
32/20 = 32 × 3/20 × 3 = 96/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60 - Add the two like fractions:
96/60 + 28/60 = 96 + 28/60 = 124/60 - 124/60 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 32/20 + 14/30 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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