Add 9/32 and 32/60
9/32 + 32/60 is 391/480.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
32/60 = 32 × 8/60 × 8 = 256/480 - Add the two like fractions:
135/480 + 256/480 = 135 + 256/480 = 391/480 - So, 9/32 + 32/60 = 391/480
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