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Add 40/60 and 21/32

40/60 + 21/32 is 127/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    40/60 = 40 × 8/60 × 8 = 320/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/480 + 315/480 = 320 + 315/480 = 635/480
  5. 635/480 simplified gives 127/96
  6. So, 40/60 + 21/32 = 127/96
    In mixed form: 131/96

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