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Add 36/32 and 32/60

1^st number: 1 4/32, 2^nd number: 32/60

36/32 + 32/60 is 199/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   36/32 = 36 × 15/32 × 15 = 540/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   32/60 = 32 × 8/60 × 8 = 256/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/480 + 256/480 = 540 + 256/480 = 796/480
5. 796/480 simplified gives 199/120
6. So, 36/32 + 32/60 = 199/120
   In mixed form: 179/120

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