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Add 1/81 and 60/32

1st number: 1/81, 2nd number: 1 28/32

1/81 + 60/32 is 1223/648.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 32 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    1/81 = 1 × 32/81 × 32 = 32/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
    60/32 = 60 × 81/32 × 81 = 4860/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/2592 + 4860/2592 = 32 + 4860/2592 = 4892/2592
  5. 4892/2592 simplified gives 1223/648
  6. So, 1/81 + 60/32 = 1223/648
    In mixed form: 1575/648

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