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Add 32/75 and 49/60

32/75 + 49/60 is 373/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    32/75 = 32 × 4/75 × 4 = 128/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    49/60 = 49 × 5/60 × 5 = 245/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/300 + 245/300 = 128 + 245/300 = 373/300
  5. So, 32/75 + 49/60 = 373/300
    In mixed form: 173/300

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