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Add 42/60 and 15/32

42/60 + 15/32 is 187/160.

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,
    42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    15/32 = 15 × 15/32 × 15 = 225/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/480 + 225/480 = 336 + 225/480 = 561/480
  5. 561/480 simplified gives 187/160
  6. So, 42/60 + 15/32 = 187/160
    In mixed form: 127/160

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