Add 32/15 and 49/60
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 49/60
32/15 + 49/60 is 59/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
32/15 = 32 × 4/15 × 4 = 128/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Add the two like fractions:
128/60 + 49/60 = 128 + 49/60 = 177/60 - 177/60 simplified gives 59/20
- So, 32/15 + 49/60 = 59/20
In mixed form: 219/20
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