Add 32/72 and 49/60
32/72 + 49/60 is 227/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
32/72 = 32 × 5/72 × 5 = 160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
49/60 = 49 × 6/60 × 6 = 294/360 - Add the two like fractions:
160/360 + 294/360 = 160 + 294/360 = 454/360 - 454/360 simplified gives 227/180
- So, 32/72 + 49/60 = 227/180
In mixed form: 147/180
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