Add 6/32 and 2/60
6/32 + 2/60 is 53/240.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Add the two like fractions:
90/480 + 16/480 = 90 + 16/480 = 106/480 - 106/480 simplified gives 53/240
- So, 6/32 + 2/60 = 53/240
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