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Add 40/60 and 63/32

1^st number: 40/60, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

40/60 + 63/32 is 253/96.

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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,
   63/32 = 63 × 15/32 × 15 = 945/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/480 + 945/480 = 320 + 945/480 = 1265/480
5. 1265/480 simplified gives 253/96
6. So, 40/60 + 63/32 = 253/96
   In mixed form: 261/96

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