Add 32/16 and 18/60
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 18/60
32/16 + 18/60 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
32/16 = 32 × 15/16 × 15 = 480/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
18/60 = 18 × 4/60 × 4 = 72/240 - Add the two like fractions:
480/240 + 72/240 = 480 + 72/240 = 552/240 - 552/240 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 32/16 + 18/60 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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