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Add 32/16 and 9/60

1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 9/60

32/16 + 9/60 is 43/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    32/16 = 32 × 15/16 × 15 = 480/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    9/60 = 9 × 4/60 × 4 = 36/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/240 + 36/240 = 480 + 36/240 = 516/240
  5. 516/240 simplified gives 43/20
  6. So, 32/16 + 9/60 = 43/20
    In mixed form: 23/20

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