Add 45/16 and 32/60
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 32/60
45/16 + 32/60 is 803/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
45/16 = 45 × 15/16 × 15 = 675/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
675/240 + 128/240 = 675 + 128/240 = 803/240 - So, 45/16 + 32/60 = 803/240
In mixed form: 383/240
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