Add 18/32 and 16/60
18/32 + 16/60 is 199/240.
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,
18/32 = 18 × 15/32 × 15 = 270/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
16/60 = 16 × 8/60 × 8 = 128/480 - Add the two like fractions:
270/480 + 128/480 = 270 + 128/480 = 398/480 - 398/480 simplified gives 199/240
- So, 18/32 + 16/60 = 199/240
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