Add 6/32 and 12/60
6/32 + 12/60 is 31/80.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 15/32 × 15 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
12/60 = 12 × 8/60 × 8 = 96/480 - Add the two like fractions:
90/480 + 96/480 = 90 + 96/480 = 186/480 - 186/480 simplified gives 31/80
- So, 6/32 + 12/60 = 31/80
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