Add 54/32 and 9/60
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 9/60
54/32 + 9/60 is 147/80.
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,
54/32 = 54 × 15/32 × 15 = 810/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480 - Add the two like fractions:
810/480 + 72/480 = 810 + 72/480 = 882/480 - 882/480 simplified gives 147/80
- So, 54/32 + 9/60 = 147/80
In mixed form: 167/80
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