Add 32/60 and 14/48
32/60 + 14/48 is 33/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Add the two like fractions:
128/240 + 70/240 = 128 + 70/240 = 198/240 - 198/240 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 32/60 + 14/48 = 33/40
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