Add 81/32 and 56/60
1st number: 2 17/32, 2nd number: 56/60
81/32 + 56/60 is 1663/480.
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,
81/32 = 81 × 15/32 × 15 = 1215/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
56/60 = 56 × 8/60 × 8 = 448/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/480 + 448/480 = 1215 + 448/480 = 1663/480 - So, 81/32 + 56/60 = 1663/480
In mixed form: 3223/480
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