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Add 32/35 and 60/72

32/35 + 60/72 is 367/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
    32/35 = 32 × 72/35 × 72 = 2304/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    60/72 = 60 × 35/72 × 35 = 2100/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/2520 + 2100/2520 = 2304 + 2100/2520 = 4404/2520
  5. 4404/2520 simplified gives 367/210
  6. So, 32/35 + 60/72 = 367/210
    In mixed form: 1157/210

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