Add 32/20 and 3/9
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 3/9
32/20 + 3/9 is 29/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 60/180 = 288 + 60/180 = 348/180 - 348/180 simplified gives 29/15
- So, 32/20 + 3/9 = 29/15
In mixed form: 114/15
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