Add 32/60 and 2/12
32/60 + 2/12 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
32/60 = 32 × 1/60 × 1 = 32/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
32/60 + 10/60 = 32 + 10/60 = 42/60 - 42/60 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 32/60 + 2/12 = 7/10
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