Add 35/32 and 14/60
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 14/60
35/32 + 14/60 is 637/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
35/32 = 35 × 15/32 × 15 = 525/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
14/60 = 14 × 8/60 × 8 = 112/480 - Add the two like fractions:
525/480 + 112/480 = 525 + 112/480 = 637/480 - So, 35/32 + 14/60 = 637/480
In mixed form: 1157/480
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