Add 21/32 and 24/60
21/32 + 24/60 is 169/160.
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,
21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
24/60 = 24 × 8/60 × 8 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
315/480 + 192/480 = 315 + 192/480 = 507/480 - 507/480 simplified gives 169/160
- So, 21/32 + 24/60 = 169/160
In mixed form: 19/160
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 42/32+24/60 21/32+48/60 21/64+24/60 63/32+24/60 21/32+72/60 21/96+24/60