Add 3/60 and 3/32
3/60 + 3/32 is 23/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
3/60 = 3 × 8/60 × 8 = 24/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
3/32 = 3 × 15/32 × 15 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
24/480 + 45/480 = 24 + 45/480 = 69/480 - 69/480 simplified gives 23/160
- So, 3/60 + 3/32 = 23/160
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