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Add 60/80 and 15/32

60/80 + 15/32 is 39/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    60/80 = 60 × 2/80 × 2 = 120/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/160 + 75/160 = 120 + 75/160 = 195/160
  5. 195/160 simplified gives 39/32
  6. So, 60/80 + 15/32 = 39/32
    In mixed form: 17/32

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