Add 3/6 and 32/60
3/6 + 32/60 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
3/6 = 3 × 10/6 × 10 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
32/60 = 32 × 1/60 × 1 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 32/60 = 30 + 32/60 = 62/60 - 62/60 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 3/6 + 32/60 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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