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Add 32/60 and 63/90

32/60 + 63/90 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
    63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/180 + 126/180 = 96 + 126/180 = 222/180
  5. 222/180 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 32/60 + 63/90 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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