Add 1/32 and 63/60
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 1 3/60
1/32 + 63/60 is 173/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
1/32 = 1 × 15/32 × 15 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
63/60 = 63 × 8/60 × 8 = 504/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 504/480 = 15 + 504/480 = 519/480 - 519/480 simplified gives 173/160
- So, 1/32 + 63/60 = 173/160
In mixed form: 113/160
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