Add 6/32 and 56/60
6/32 + 56/60 is 269/240.
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,
56/60 = 56 × 8/60 × 8 = 448/480 - Add the two like fractions:
90/480 + 448/480 = 90 + 448/480 = 538/480 - 538/480 simplified gives 269/240
- So, 6/32 + 56/60 = 269/240
In mixed form: 129/240
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/32+56/60 6/64+56/60 18/32+56/60 6/96+56/60 30/32+56/60 42/32+56/60