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Add 2/9 and 60/32

1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 28/32

2/9 + 60/32 is 151/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    60/32 = 60 × 9/32 × 9 = 540/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/288 + 540/288 = 64 + 540/288 = 604/288
  5. 604/288 simplified gives 151/72
  6. So, 2/9 + 60/32 = 151/72
    In mixed form: 27/72

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