Add 32/9 and 5/60
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 5/60
32/9 + 5/60 is 131/36.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
640/180 + 15/180 = 640 + 15/180 = 655/180 - 655/180 simplified gives 131/36
- So, 32/9 + 5/60 = 131/36
In mixed form: 323/36
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