Add 32/4 and 15/60
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 15/60
32/4 + 15/60 is 33/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
32/4 = 32 × 15/4 × 15 = 480/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
480/60 + 15/60 = 480 + 15/60 = 495/60 - 495/60 simplified gives 33/4
- So, 32/4 + 15/60 = 33/4
In mixed form: 81/4
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