Add 32/42 and 15/60, Solve 32/42 + 15/60 as a fraction

Add 32/42 and 15/60

32/42 + 15/60 is 85/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
32/42 = 32 × 10/42 × 10 = 320/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420
Add the two like fractions:
320/420 + 105/420 = 320 + 105/420 = 425/420
425/420 simplified gives 85/84
So, 32/42 + 15/60 = 85/84
In mixed form: 11/84

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