Add 27/32 and 35/60
27/32 + 35/60 is 137/96.
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,
27/32 = 27 × 15/32 × 15 = 405/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
35/60 = 35 × 8/60 × 8 = 280/480 - Add the two like fractions:
405/480 + 280/480 = 405 + 280/480 = 685/480 - 685/480 simplified gives 137/96
- So, 27/32 + 35/60 = 137/96
In mixed form: 141/96
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