Add 28/32 and 3/60
28/32 + 3/60 is 37/40.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 8/60 × 8 = 24/480 - Add the two like fractions:
420/480 + 24/480 = 420 + 24/480 = 444/480 - 444/480 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 28/32 + 3/60 = 37/40
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