Add 12/32 and 42/60
12/32 + 42/60 is 43/40.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
180/480 + 336/480 = 180 + 336/480 = 516/480 - 516/480 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 12/32 + 42/60 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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