Add 14/32 and 45/60
14/32 + 45/60 is 19/16.
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,
45/60 = 45 × 8/60 × 8 = 360/480 - Add the two like fractions:
210/480 + 360/480 = 210 + 360/480 = 570/480 - 570/480 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 14/32 + 45/60 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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