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Add 32/2 and 20/60

1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 20/60

32/2 + 20/60 is 49/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    32/2 = 32 × 30/2 × 30 = 960/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/60 + 20/60 = 960 + 20/60 = 980/60
  5. 980/60 simplified gives 49/3
  6. So, 32/2 + 20/60 = 49/3
    In mixed form: 161/3

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