Add 32/56 and 9/60
32/56 + 9/60 is 101/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
32/56 = 32 × 15/56 × 15 = 480/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
9/60 = 9 × 14/60 × 14 = 126/840 - Add the two like fractions:
480/840 + 126/840 = 480 + 126/840 = 606/840 - 606/840 simplified gives 101/140
- So, 32/56 + 9/60 = 101/140
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