Add 60/12 and 6/32
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 6/32
60/12 + 6/32 is 83/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
60/12 = 60 × 8/12 × 8 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Add the two like fractions:
480/96 + 18/96 = 480 + 18/96 = 498/96 - 498/96 simplified gives 83/16
- So, 60/12 + 6/32 = 83/16
In mixed form: 53/16
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