Add 8/32 and 49/60
8/32 + 49/60 is 16/15.
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,
49/60 = 49 × 8/60 × 8 = 392/480 - Add the two like fractions:
120/480 + 392/480 = 120 + 392/480 = 512/480 - 512/480 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 8/32 + 49/60 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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