Add 32/60 and 6/18
32/60 + 6/18 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
6/18 = 6 × 10/18 × 10 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 60/180 = 96 + 60/180 = 156/180 - 156/180 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 32/60 + 6/18 = 13/15
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