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Add 60/20 and 60/32

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

60/20 + 60/32 is 39/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   60/20 = 60 × 8/20 × 8 = 480/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   60/32 = 60 × 5/32 × 5 = 300/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/160 + 300/160 = 480 + 300/160 = 780/160
5. 780/160 simplified gives 39/8
6. So, 60/20 + 60/32 = 39/8
   In mixed form: 47/8

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