Add 32/18 and 5/60
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 5/60
32/18 + 5/60 is 67/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
32/18 = 32 × 10/18 × 10 = 320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
320/180 + 15/180 = 320 + 15/180 = 335/180 - 335/180 simplified gives 67/36
- So, 32/18 + 5/60 = 67/36
In mixed form: 131/36
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