Add 4/32 and 45/60
4/32 + 45/60 is 7/8.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 15/32 × 15 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
45/60 = 45 × 8/60 × 8 = 360/480 - Add the two like fractions:
60/480 + 360/480 = 60 + 360/480 = 420/480 - 420/480 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 4/32 + 45/60 = 7/8
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