Add 32/60 and 8/12
32/60 + 8/12 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
32/60 + 40/60 = 32 + 40/60 = 72/60 - 72/60 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 32/60 + 8/12 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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