Add 32/6 and 21/60
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 21/60
32/6 + 21/60 is 341/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
32/6 = 32 × 10/6 × 10 = 320/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
21/60 = 21 × 1/60 × 1 = 21/60 - Add the two like fractions:
320/60 + 21/60 = 320 + 21/60 = 341/60 - So, 32/6 + 21/60 = 341/60
In mixed form: 541/60
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