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Add 60/12 and 4/32

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 4/32

60/12 + 4/32 is 41/8.

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,
    60/12 = 60 × 8/12 × 8 = 480/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/96 + 12/96 = 480 + 12/96 = 492/96
  5. 492/96 simplified gives 41/8
  6. So, 60/12 + 4/32 = 41/8
    In mixed form: 51/8

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