Add 25/32 and 21/60
25/32 + 21/60 is 181/160.
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,
25/32 = 25 × 15/32 × 15 = 375/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
21/60 = 21 × 8/60 × 8 = 168/480 - Add the two like fractions:
375/480 + 168/480 = 375 + 168/480 = 543/480 - 543/480 simplified gives 181/160
- So, 25/32 + 21/60 = 181/160
In mixed form: 121/160
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