Add 9/32 and 9/60
9/32 + 9/60 is 69/160.
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,
9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480 - Add the two like fractions:
135/480 + 72/480 = 135 + 72/480 = 207/480 - 207/480 simplified gives 69/160
- So, 9/32 + 9/60 = 69/160
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