Add 32/20 and 42/48
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 42/48
32/20 + 42/48 is 99/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
32/20 = 32 × 12/20 × 12 = 384/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Add the two like fractions:
384/240 + 210/240 = 384 + 210/240 = 594/240 - 594/240 simplified gives 99/40
- So, 32/20 + 42/48 = 99/40
In mixed form: 219/40
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