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Add 60/75 and 5/32

60/75 + 5/32 is 153/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    60/75 = 60 × 32/75 × 32 = 1920/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    5/32 = 5 × 75/32 × 75 = 375/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/2400 + 375/2400 = 1920 + 375/2400 = 2295/2400
  5. 2295/2400 simplified gives 153/160
  6. So, 60/75 + 5/32 = 153/160

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