Add 32/6 and 49/60, Solve 5 2/6 + 49/60 as a fraction

Add 32/6 and 49/60

1^st number: 5 2/6, 2^nd number: 49/60

32/6 + 49/60 is 123/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
32/6 = 32 × 10/6 × 10 = 320/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60
Add the two like fractions:
320/60 + 49/60 = 320 + 49/60 = 369/60
369/60 simplified gives 123/20
So, 32/6 + 49/60 = 123/20
In mixed form: 63/20

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