Add 32/60 and 63/48
1st number: 32/60, 2nd number: 1 15/48
32/60 + 63/48 is 443/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240 - Add the two like fractions:
128/240 + 315/240 = 128 + 315/240 = 443/240 - So, 32/60 + 63/48 = 443/240
In mixed form: 1203/240
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