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Add 32/60 and 20/48

32/60 + 20/48 is 19/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/240 + 100/240 = 128 + 100/240 = 228/240
  5. 228/240 simplified gives 19/20
  6. So, 32/60 + 20/48 = 19/20

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