Add 32/20 and 21/24
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 21/24
32/20 + 21/24 is 99/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
32/20 = 32 × 6/20 × 6 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 105/120 = 192 + 105/120 = 297/120 - 297/120 simplified gives 99/40
- So, 32/20 + 21/24 = 99/40
In mixed form: 219/40
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