Add 32/30 and 5/60
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 5/60
32/30 + 5/60 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
32/30 = 32 × 2/30 × 2 = 64/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
64/60 + 5/60 = 64 + 5/60 = 69/60 - 69/60 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 32/30 + 5/60 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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