Add 32/60 and 28/6
1st number: 32/60, 2nd number: 4 4/6
32/60 + 28/6 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 6 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 6 × 10 = 60,
28/6 = 28 × 10/6 × 10 = 280/60 - Add the two like fractions:
32/60 + 280/60 = 32 + 280/60 = 312/60 - 312/60 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 32/60 + 28/6 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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