Add 60/32 and 45/81
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 45/81
60/32 + 45/81 is 175/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
60/32 = 60 × 81/32 × 81 = 4860/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
45/81 = 45 × 32/81 × 32 = 1440/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
4860/2592 + 1440/2592 = 4860 + 1440/2592 = 6300/2592 - 6300/2592 simplified gives 175/72
- So, 60/32 + 45/81 = 175/72
In mixed form: 231/72
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