Add 35/32 and 20/24
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 20/24
35/32 + 20/24 is 185/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
35/32 = 35 × 3/32 × 3 = 105/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
20/24 = 20 × 4/24 × 4 = 80/96 - Add the two like fractions:
105/96 + 80/96 = 105 + 80/96 = 185/96 - So, 35/32 + 20/24 = 185/96
In mixed form: 189/96
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