Add 4/6 and 20/32
4/6 + 20/32 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
4/6 = 4 × 16/6 × 16 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
64/96 + 60/96 = 64 + 60/96 = 124/96 - 124/96 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 4/6 + 20/32 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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