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Add 54/32 and 21/60

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 21/60

54/32 + 21/60 is 163/80.

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,
    54/32 = 54 × 15/32 × 15 = 810/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    21/60 = 21 × 8/60 × 8 = 168/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/480 + 168/480 = 810 + 168/480 = 978/480
  5. 978/480 simplified gives 163/80
  6. So, 54/32 + 21/60 = 163/80
    In mixed form: 23/80

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