Add 32/6 and 36/60
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 36/60
32/6 + 36/60 is 89/15.
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,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
320/60 + 36/60 = 320 + 36/60 = 356/60 - 356/60 simplified gives 89/15
- So, 32/6 + 36/60 = 89/15
In mixed form: 514/15
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