Add 32/24 and 9/60, Solve 1 8/24 + 9/60 as a fraction

Add 32/24 and 9/60

1^st number: 1 8/24, 2^nd number: 9/60

32/24 + 9/60 is 89/60.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120
Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 18/120 = 160 + 18/120 = 178/120
178/120 simplified gives 89/60
So, 32/24 + 9/60 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60

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