Add 7/8 and 32/60
7/8 + 32/60 is 169/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
32/60 = 32 × 2/60 × 2 = 64/120 - Add the two like fractions:
105/120 + 64/120 = 105 + 64/120 = 169/120 - So, 7/8 + 32/60 = 169/120
In mixed form: 149/120
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