Add 32/3 and 28/60
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 28/60
32/3 + 28/60 is 167/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
32/3 = 32 × 20/3 × 20 = 640/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
28/60 = 28 × 1/60 × 1 = 28/60 - Add the two like fractions:
640/60 + 28/60 = 640 + 28/60 = 668/60 - 668/60 simplified gives 167/15
- So, 32/3 + 28/60 = 167/15
In mixed form: 112/15
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