Add 32/40 and 28/60
32/40 + 28/60 is 19/15.
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,
28/60 = 28 × 2/60 × 2 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 56/120 = 96 + 56/120 = 152/120 - 152/120 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 32/40 + 28/60 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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