Add 70/32 and 6/60
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 6/60
70/32 + 6/60 is 183/80.
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,
70/32 = 70 × 15/32 × 15 = 1050/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
6/60 = 6 × 8/60 × 8 = 48/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/480 + 48/480 = 1050 + 48/480 = 1098/480 - 1098/480 simplified gives 183/80
- So, 70/32 + 6/60 = 183/80
In mixed form: 223/80
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