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Add 3/32 and 24/60

3/32 + 24/60 is 79/160.

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,
    3/32 = 3 × 15/32 × 15 = 45/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    24/60 = 24 × 8/60 × 8 = 192/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/480 + 192/480 = 45 + 192/480 = 237/480
  5. 237/480 simplified gives 79/160
  6. So, 3/32 + 24/60 = 79/160

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