Add 32/12 and 54/60
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 54/60
32/12 + 54/60 is 107/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
32/12 = 32 × 5/12 × 5 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 54/60 = 160 + 54/60 = 214/60 - 214/60 simplified gives 107/30
- So, 32/12 + 54/60 = 107/30
In mixed form: 317/30
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