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Add 32/24 and 14/60

1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 14/60

32/24 + 14/60 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/120 + 28/120 = 160 + 28/120 = 188/120
  5. 188/120 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 32/24 + 14/60 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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