Add 32/9 and 2/60
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 2/60
32/9 + 2/60 is 323/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
640/180 + 6/180 = 640 + 6/180 = 646/180 - 646/180 simplified gives 323/90
- So, 32/9 + 2/60 = 323/90
In mixed form: 353/90
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