Add 5/60 and 2/32
5/60 + 2/32 is 7/48.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 15/32 × 15 = 30/480 - Add the two like fractions:
40/480 + 30/480 = 40 + 30/480 = 70/480 - 70/480 simplified gives 7/48
- So, 5/60 + 2/32 = 7/48
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