Add 30/32 and 9/60
30/32 + 9/60 is 87/80.
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,
30/32 = 30 × 15/32 × 15 = 450/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480 - Add the two like fractions:
450/480 + 72/480 = 450 + 72/480 = 522/480 - 522/480 simplified gives 87/80
- So, 30/32 + 9/60 = 87/80
In mixed form: 17/80
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