Add 32/45 and 49/60
32/45 + 49/60 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180 - Add the two like fractions:
128/180 + 147/180 = 128 + 147/180 = 275/180 - 275/180 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 32/45 + 49/60 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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