Add 60/32 and 10/48
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 10/48
60/32 + 10/48 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
60/32 = 60 × 3/32 × 3 = 180/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
10/48 = 10 × 2/48 × 2 = 20/96 - Add the two like fractions:
180/96 + 20/96 = 180 + 20/96 = 200/96 - 200/96 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 60/32 + 10/48 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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