Add 28/60 and 42/64
28/60 + 42/64 is 539/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
28/60 = 28 × 16/60 × 16 = 448/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
42/64 = 42 × 15/64 × 15 = 630/960 - Add the two like fractions:
448/960 + 630/960 = 448 + 630/960 = 1078/960 - 1078/960 simplified gives 539/480
- So, 28/60 + 42/64 = 539/480
In mixed form: 159/480
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