Add 32/20 and 18/60
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 18/60
32/20 + 18/60 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
18/60 = 18 × 1/60 × 1 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
96/60 + 18/60 = 96 + 18/60 = 114/60 - 114/60 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 32/20 + 18/60 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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