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Add 27/32 and 40/60

27/32 + 40/60 is 145/96.

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,
    27/32 = 27 × 15/32 × 15 = 405/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    40/60 = 40 × 8/60 × 8 = 320/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/480 + 320/480 = 405 + 320/480 = 725/480
  5. 725/480 simplified gives 145/96
  6. So, 27/32 + 40/60 = 145/96
    In mixed form: 149/96

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