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Add 60/36 and 27/32

1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 27/32

60/36 + 27/32 is 241/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    60/36 = 60 × 8/36 × 8 = 480/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    27/32 = 27 × 9/32 × 9 = 243/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/288 + 243/288 = 480 + 243/288 = 723/288
  5. 723/288 simplified gives 241/96
  6. So, 60/36 + 27/32 = 241/96
    In mixed form: 249/96

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