Add 28/32 and 25/60
28/32 + 25/60 is 31/24.
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,
28/32 = 28 × 15/32 × 15 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
25/60 = 25 × 8/60 × 8 = 200/480 - Add the two like fractions:
420/480 + 200/480 = 420 + 200/480 = 620/480 - 620/480 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 28/32 + 25/60 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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