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Add 4/60 and 21/32

4/60 + 21/32 is 347/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    4/60 = 4 × 8/60 × 8 = 32/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/480 + 315/480 = 32 + 315/480 = 347/480
  5. So, 4/60 + 21/32 = 347/480

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