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Add 2/7 and 32/60

2/7 + 32/60 is 86/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    32/60 = 32 × 7/60 × 7 = 224/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/420 + 224/420 = 120 + 224/420 = 344/420
  5. 344/420 simplified gives 86/105
  6. So, 2/7 + 32/60 = 86/105

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