Add 8/32 and 2/60
8/32 + 2/60 is 17/60.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 15/32 × 15 = 120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Add the two like fractions:
120/480 + 16/480 = 120 + 16/480 = 136/480 - 136/480 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 8/32 + 2/60 = 17/60
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