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Add 32/60 and 18/96

32/60 + 18/96 is 173/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    32/60 = 32 × 8/60 × 8 = 256/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/480 + 90/480 = 256 + 90/480 = 346/480
  5. 346/480 simplified gives 173/240
  6. So, 32/60 + 18/96 = 173/240

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