Add 32/60 and 49/36
1st number: 32/60, 2nd number: 1 13/36
32/60 + 49/36 is 341/180.
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,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 245/180 = 96 + 245/180 = 341/180 - So, 32/60 + 49/36 = 341/180
In mixed form: 1161/180
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