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Add 40/32 and 9/60

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 9/60

40/32 + 9/60 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    40/32 = 40 × 15/32 × 15 = 600/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/480 + 72/480 = 600 + 72/480 = 672/480
  5. 672/480 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 40/32 + 9/60 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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