Add 32/20 and 3/14
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 3/14
32/20 + 3/14 is 127/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
32/20 = 32 × 7/20 × 7 = 224/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
3/14 = 3 × 10/14 × 10 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
224/140 + 30/140 = 224 + 30/140 = 254/140 - 254/140 simplified gives 127/70
- So, 32/20 + 3/14 = 127/70
In mixed form: 157/70
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