Add 32/20 and 18/30
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 18/30
32/20 + 18/30 is 11/5.
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,
18/30 = 18 × 2/30 × 2 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
96/60 + 36/60 = 96 + 36/60 = 132/60 - 132/60 simplified gives 11/5
- So, 32/20 + 18/30 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5
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