Add 60/32 and 2/24
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 2/24
60/32 + 2/24 is 47/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 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 24 × 4 = 96,
2/24 = 2 × 4/24 × 4 = 8/96 - Add the two like fractions:
180/96 + 8/96 = 180 + 8/96 = 188/96 - 188/96 simplified gives 47/24
- So, 60/32 + 2/24 = 47/24
In mixed form: 123/24
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