Add 32/12 and 60/27
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 2 6/27
32/12 + 60/27 is 44/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
32/12 = 32 × 9/12 × 9 = 288/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
60/27 = 60 × 4/27 × 4 = 240/108 - Add the two like fractions:
288/108 + 240/108 = 288 + 240/108 = 528/108 - 528/108 simplified gives 44/9
- So, 32/12 + 60/27 = 44/9
In mixed form: 48/9
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