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Add 60/18 and 42/32

1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 1 10/32

60/18 + 42/32 is 223/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    60/18 = 60 × 16/18 × 16 = 960/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/288 + 378/288 = 960 + 378/288 = 1338/288
  5. 1338/288 simplified gives 223/48
  6. So, 60/18 + 42/32 = 223/48
    In mixed form: 431/48

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