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Add 32/60 and 50/56

32/60 + 50/56 is 599/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    32/60 = 32 × 14/60 × 14 = 448/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/840 + 750/840 = 448 + 750/840 = 1198/840
  5. 1198/840 simplified gives 599/420
  6. So, 32/60 + 50/56 = 599/420
    In mixed form: 1179/420

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