Add 12/60 and 27/32
12/60 + 27/32 is 167/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
12/60 = 12 × 8/60 × 8 = 96/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
27/32 = 27 × 15/32 × 15 = 405/480 - Add the two like fractions:
96/480 + 405/480 = 96 + 405/480 = 501/480 - 501/480 simplified gives 167/160
- So, 12/60 + 27/32 = 167/160
In mixed form: 17/160
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