Add 32/20 and 9/48
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 9/48
32/20 + 9/48 is 143/80.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
384/240 + 45/240 = 384 + 45/240 = 429/240 - 429/240 simplified gives 143/80
- So, 32/20 + 9/48 = 143/80
In mixed form: 163/80
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