Add 3/32 and 8/60
3/32 + 8/60 is 109/480.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 15/32 × 15 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
8/60 = 8 × 8/60 × 8 = 64/480 - Add the two like fractions:
45/480 + 64/480 = 45 + 64/480 = 109/480 - So, 3/32 + 8/60 = 109/480
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