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Add 3/60 and 75/32

1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 2 11/32

3/60 + 75/32 is 383/160.

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,
    3/60 = 3 × 8/60 × 8 = 24/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    75/32 = 75 × 15/32 × 15 = 1125/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/480 + 1125/480 = 24 + 1125/480 = 1149/480
  5. 1149/480 simplified gives 383/160
  6. So, 3/60 + 75/32 = 383/160
    In mixed form: 263/160

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