Add 18/32 and 32/60
18/32 + 32/60 is 263/240.
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,
32/60 = 32 × 8/60 × 8 = 256/480 - Add the two like fractions:
270/480 + 256/480 = 270 + 256/480 = 526/480 - 526/480 simplified gives 263/240
- So, 18/32 + 32/60 = 263/240
In mixed form: 123/240
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