Add 36/32 and 42/60
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 42/60
36/32 + 42/60 is 73/40.
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,
36/32 = 36 × 15/32 × 15 = 540/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
540/480 + 336/480 = 540 + 336/480 = 876/480 - 876/480 simplified gives 73/40
- So, 36/32 + 42/60 = 73/40
In mixed form: 133/40
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