Add 32/9 and 72/20
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 3 12/20
32/9 + 72/20 is 322/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
72/20 = 72 × 9/20 × 9 = 648/180 - Add the two like fractions:
640/180 + 648/180 = 640 + 648/180 = 1288/180 - 1288/180 simplified gives 322/45
- So, 32/9 + 72/20 = 322/45
In mixed form: 77/45
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