Add 5/32 and 5/60
5/32 + 5/60 is 23/96.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
5/60 = 5 × 8/60 × 8 = 40/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 40/480 = 75 + 40/480 = 115/480 - 115/480 simplified gives 23/96
- So, 5/32 + 5/60 = 23/96
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