Add 60/45 and 35/32
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 1 3/32
60/45 + 35/32 is 233/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
60/45 = 60 × 32/45 × 32 = 1920/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
35/32 = 35 × 45/32 × 45 = 1575/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/1440 + 1575/1440 = 1920 + 1575/1440 = 3495/1440 - 3495/1440 simplified gives 233/96
- So, 60/45 + 35/32 = 233/96
In mixed form: 241/96
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