Add 14/32 and 42/60
14/32 + 42/60 is 91/80.
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,
14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
210/480 + 336/480 = 210 + 336/480 = 546/480 - 546/480 simplified gives 91/80
- So, 14/32 + 42/60 = 91/80
In mixed form: 111/80
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