Add 32/40 and 18/60
32/40 + 18/60 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
18/60 = 18 × 2/60 × 2 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 36/120 = 96 + 36/120 = 132/120 - 132/120 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 32/40 + 18/60 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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