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Add 12/32 and 42/60

12/32 + 42/60 is 43/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/480 + 336/480 = 180 + 336/480 = 516/480
  5. 516/480 simplified gives 43/40
  6. So, 12/32 + 42/60 = 43/40
    In mixed form: 13/40

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