Add 5/60 and 12/32
5/60 + 12/32 is 11/24.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 8/60 × 8 = 40/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480 - Add the two like fractions:
40/480 + 180/480 = 40 + 180/480 = 220/480 - 220/480 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 5/60 + 12/32 = 11/24
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