Add 32/60 and 28/36
32/60 + 28/36 is 59/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
32/60 = 32 × 3/60 × 3 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 140/180 = 96 + 140/180 = 236/180 - 236/180 simplified gives 59/45
- So, 32/60 + 28/36 = 59/45
In mixed form: 114/45
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