Add 32/45 and 81/60
1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 1 21/60
32/45 + 81/60 is 371/180.
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,
81/60 = 81 × 3/60 × 3 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
128/180 + 243/180 = 128 + 243/180 = 371/180 - So, 32/45 + 81/60 = 371/180
In mixed form: 211/180
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