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Add 18/32 and 32/60

18/32 + 32/60 is 263/240.

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,
    18/32 = 18 × 15/32 × 15 = 270/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    32/60 = 32 × 8/60 × 8 = 256/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/480 + 256/480 = 270 + 256/480 = 526/480
  5. 526/480 simplified gives 263/240
  6. So, 18/32 + 32/60 = 263/240
    In mixed form: 123/240

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