Add 28/32 and 9/60
28/32 + 9/60 is 41/40.
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,
9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480 - Add the two like fractions:
420/480 + 72/480 = 420 + 72/480 = 492/480 - 492/480 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 28/32 + 9/60 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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