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Add 24/60 and 45/32

1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 1 13/32

24/60 + 45/32 is 289/160.

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,
    24/60 = 24 × 8/60 × 8 = 192/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    45/32 = 45 × 15/32 × 15 = 675/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/480 + 675/480 = 192 + 675/480 = 867/480
  5. 867/480 simplified gives 289/160
  6. So, 24/60 + 45/32 = 289/160
    In mixed form: 1129/160

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