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Add 14/32 and 27/60

14/32 + 27/60 is 71/80.

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,
    14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    27/60 = 27 × 8/60 × 8 = 216/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/480 + 216/480 = 210 + 216/480 = 426/480
  5. 426/480 simplified gives 71/80
  6. So, 14/32 + 27/60 = 71/80

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