Add 32/20 and 90/24
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 3 18/24
32/20 + 90/24 is 107/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
32/20 = 32 × 6/20 × 6 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 450/120 = 192 + 450/120 = 642/120 - 642/120 simplified gives 107/20
- So, 32/20 + 90/24 = 107/20
In mixed form: 57/20
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 64/20+90/24 32/40+90/24 32/20+90/48 96/20+90/24 32/60+90/24 32/20+90/72