Add 12/32 and 49/60
12/32 + 49/60 is 143/120.
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,
49/60 = 49 × 8/60 × 8 = 392/480 - Add the two like fractions:
180/480 + 392/480 = 180 + 392/480 = 572/480 - 572/480 simplified gives 143/120
- So, 12/32 + 49/60 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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