Add 6/32 and 20/36
6/32 + 20/36 is 107/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
20/36 = 20 × 8/36 × 8 = 160/288 - Add the two like fractions:
54/288 + 160/288 = 54 + 160/288 = 214/288 - 214/288 simplified gives 107/144
- So, 6/32 + 20/36 = 107/144
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