Add 7/32 and 36/60
7/32 + 36/60 is 131/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
36/60 = 36 × 8/60 × 8 = 288/480 - Add the two like fractions:
105/480 + 288/480 = 105 + 288/480 = 393/480 - 393/480 simplified gives 131/160
- So, 7/32 + 36/60 = 131/160
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