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Add 32/60 and 40/8

1^st number: 32/60, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

32/60 + 40/8 is 83/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   32/60 = 32 × 2/60 × 2 = 64/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/120 + 600/120 = 64 + 600/120 = 664/120
5. 664/120 simplified gives 83/15
6. So, 32/60 + 40/8 = 83/15
   In mixed form: 58/15

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