Add 32/56 and 98/60
1st number: 32/56, 2nd number: 1 38/60
32/56 + 98/60 is 463/210.
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,
98/60 = 98 × 14/60 × 14 = 1372/840 - Add the two like fractions:
480/840 + 1372/840 = 480 + 1372/840 = 1852/840 - 1852/840 simplified gives 463/210
- So, 32/56 + 98/60 = 463/210
In mixed form: 243/210
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 64/56+98/60 96/56+98/60