Add 60/45 and 60/32
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 1 28/32
60/45 + 60/32 is 77/24.
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,
60/32 = 60 × 45/32 × 45 = 2700/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/1440 + 2700/1440 = 1920 + 2700/1440 = 4620/1440 - 4620/1440 simplified gives 77/24
- So, 60/45 + 60/32 = 77/24
In mixed form: 35/24
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