Add 32/4 and 45/60
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 45/60
32/4 + 45/60 is 35/4.
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,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
480/60 + 45/60 = 480 + 45/60 = 525/60 - 525/60 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 32/4 + 45/60 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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