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Add 32/7 and 2/60

1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 2/60

32/7 + 2/60 is 967/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    32/7 = 32 × 60/7 × 60 = 1920/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/420 + 14/420 = 1920 + 14/420 = 1934/420
  5. 1934/420 simplified gives 967/210
  6. So, 32/7 + 2/60 = 967/210
    In mixed form: 4127/210

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