Add 32/20 and 42/60
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 42/60
32/20 + 42/60 is 23/10.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
96/60 + 42/60 = 96 + 42/60 = 138/60 - 138/60 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 32/20 + 42/60 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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