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Add 32/7 and 60/8

1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 7 4/8

32/7 + 60/8 is 169/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
    32/7 = 32 × 8/7 × 8 = 256/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    60/8 = 60 × 7/8 × 7 = 420/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/56 + 420/56 = 256 + 420/56 = 676/56
  5. 676/56 simplified gives 169/14
  6. So, 32/7 + 60/8 = 169/14
    In mixed form: 121/14

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