Add 45/60 and 27/32
45/60 + 27/32 is 51/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
45/60 = 45 × 8/60 × 8 = 360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
27/32 = 27 × 15/32 × 15 = 405/480 - Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 405/480 = 360 + 405/480 = 765/480 - 765/480 simplified gives 51/32
- So, 45/60 + 27/32 = 51/32
In mixed form: 119/32
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