Add 32/36 and 20/12
1st number: 32/36, 2nd number: 1 8/12
32/36 + 20/12 is 23/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
32/36 = 32 × 1/36 × 1 = 32/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
20/12 = 20 × 3/12 × 3 = 60/36 - Add the two like fractions:
32/36 + 60/36 = 32 + 60/36 = 92/36 - 92/36 simplified gives 23/9
- So, 32/36 + 20/12 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9
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