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Add 36/24 and 32/20

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 1 12/20

36/24 + 32/20 is 31/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 20 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    32/20 = 32 × 6/20 × 6 = 192/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/120 + 192/120 = 180 + 192/120 = 372/120
  5. 372/120 simplified gives 31/10
  6. So, 36/24 + 32/20 = 31/10
    In mixed form: 31/10

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