Add 32/20 and 49/36
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 1 13/36
32/20 + 49/36 is 533/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 245/180 = 288 + 245/180 = 533/180 - So, 32/20 + 49/36 = 533/180
In mixed form: 2173/180
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