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Add 60/32 and 5/81

1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 5/81

60/32 + 5/81 is 1255/648.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
    60/32 = 60 × 81/32 × 81 = 4860/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    5/81 = 5 × 32/81 × 32 = 160/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4860/2592 + 160/2592 = 4860 + 160/2592 = 5020/2592
  5. 5020/2592 simplified gives 1255/648
  6. So, 60/32 + 5/81 = 1255/648
    In mixed form: 1607/648

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