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Add 49/32 and 10/60

1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 10/60

49/32 + 10/60 is 163/96.

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,
    49/32 = 49 × 15/32 × 15 = 735/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    10/60 = 10 × 8/60 × 8 = 80/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/480 + 80/480 = 735 + 80/480 = 815/480
  5. 815/480 simplified gives 163/96
  6. So, 49/32 + 10/60 = 163/96
    In mixed form: 167/96

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