Add 32/36 and 4/60
32/36 + 4/60 is 43/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
160/180 + 12/180 = 160 + 12/180 = 172/180 - 172/180 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 32/36 + 4/60 = 43/45
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