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Add 32/42 and 63/60

1st number: 32/42, 2nd number: 1 3/60

32/42 + 63/60 is 761/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    32/42 = 32 × 10/42 × 10 = 320/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    63/60 = 63 × 7/60 × 7 = 441/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/420 + 441/420 = 320 + 441/420 = 761/420
  5. So, 32/42 + 63/60 = 761/420
    In mixed form: 1341/420

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