Add 6/60 and 9/32
6/60 + 9/32 is 61/160.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 8/60 × 8 = 48/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
48/480 + 135/480 = 48 + 135/480 = 183/480 - 183/480 simplified gives 61/160
- So, 6/60 + 9/32 = 61/160
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