Add 54/60 and 7/32
54/60 + 7/32 is 179/160.
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,
54/60 = 54 × 8/60 × 8 = 432/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480 - Add the two like fractions:
432/480 + 105/480 = 432 + 105/480 = 537/480 - 537/480 simplified gives 179/160
- So, 54/60 + 7/32 = 179/160
In mixed form: 119/160
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