Add 32/2 and 18/60
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 18/60
32/2 + 18/60 is 163/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
32/2 = 32 × 30/2 × 30 = 960/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
18/60 = 18 × 1/60 × 1 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
960/60 + 18/60 = 960 + 18/60 = 978/60 - 978/60 simplified gives 163/10
- So, 32/2 + 18/60 = 163/10
In mixed form: 163/10
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