Add 36/32 and 48/60
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 48/60
36/32 + 48/60 is 77/40.
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,
48/60 = 48 × 8/60 × 8 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
540/480 + 384/480 = 540 + 384/480 = 924/480 - 924/480 simplified gives 77/40
- So, 36/32 + 48/60 = 77/40
In mixed form: 137/40
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