Add 32/3 and 50/60
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 50/60
32/3 + 50/60 is 23/2.
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,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
640/60 + 50/60 = 640 + 50/60 = 690/60 - 690/60 simplified gives 23/2
- So, 32/3 + 50/60 = 23/2
In mixed form: 111/2
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