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Add 5/12 and 60/32

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 1 28/32

5/12 + 60/32 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    5/12 = 5 × 8/12 × 8 = 40/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    60/32 = 60 × 3/32 × 3 = 180/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/96 + 180/96 = 40 + 180/96 = 220/96
  5. 220/96 simplified gives 55/24
  6. So, 5/12 + 60/32 = 55/24
    In mixed form: 27/24

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