Add 32/56 and 20/12
1st number: 32/56, 2nd number: 1 8/12
32/56 + 20/12 is 47/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
20/12 = 20 × 14/12 × 14 = 280/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 280/168 = 96 + 280/168 = 376/168 - 376/168 simplified gives 47/21
- So, 32/56 + 20/12 = 47/21
In mixed form: 25/21
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