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Add 32/60 and 5/9

32/60 + 5/9 is 49/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    32/60 = 32 × 3/60 × 3 = 96/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/180 + 100/180 = 96 + 100/180 = 196/180
  5. 196/180 simplified gives 49/45
  6. So, 32/60 + 5/9 = 49/45
    In mixed form: 14/45

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