Add 32/48 and 9/60
32/48 + 9/60 is 49/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
32/48 = 32 × 5/48 × 5 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
9/60 = 9 × 4/60 × 4 = 36/240 - Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 36/240 = 160 + 36/240 = 196/240 - 196/240 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 32/48 + 9/60 = 49/60
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