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Add 15/60 and 27/32

15/60 + 27/32 is 35/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    15/60 = 15 × 8/60 × 8 = 120/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    27/32 = 27 × 15/32 × 15 = 405/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/480 + 405/480 = 120 + 405/480 = 525/480
  5. 525/480 simplified gives 35/32
  6. So, 15/60 + 27/32 = 35/32
    In mixed form: 13/32

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