Add 32/60 and 9/12
32/60 + 9/12 is 77/60.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
32/60 + 45/60 = 32 + 45/60 = 77/60 - So, 32/60 + 9/12 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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