Add 35/5 and 32/60
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 32/60
35/5 + 32/60 is 113/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
32/60 = 32 × 1/60 × 1 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
420/60 + 32/60 = 420 + 32/60 = 452/60 - 452/60 simplified gives 113/15
- So, 35/5 + 32/60 = 113/15
In mixed form: 78/15
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