Add 60/32 and 12/90
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 12/90
60/32 + 12/90 is 241/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
60/32 = 60 × 45/32 × 45 = 2700/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
12/90 = 12 × 16/90 × 16 = 192/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/1440 + 192/1440 = 2700 + 192/1440 = 2892/1440 - 2892/1440 simplified gives 241/120
- So, 60/32 + 12/90 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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