Add 32/16 and 98/60
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 1 38/60
32/16 + 98/60 is 109/30.
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,
98/60 = 98 × 4/60 × 4 = 392/240 - Add the two like fractions:
480/240 + 392/240 = 480 + 392/240 = 872/240 - 872/240 simplified gives 109/30
- So, 32/16 + 98/60 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30
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