Add 2/32 and 50/60
2/32 + 50/60 is 43/48.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 15/32 × 15 = 30/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
50/60 = 50 × 8/60 × 8 = 400/480 - Add the two like fractions:
30/480 + 400/480 = 30 + 400/480 = 430/480 - 430/480 simplified gives 43/48
- So, 2/32 + 50/60 = 43/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/32+50/60 2/64+50/60 6/32+50/60 2/96+50/60 10/32+50/60 14/32+50/60