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Add 63/32 and 24/60

1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 24/60

63/32 + 24/60 is 379/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 60 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    63/32 = 63 × 15/32 × 15 = 945/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    24/60 = 24 × 8/60 × 8 = 192/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/480 + 192/480 = 945 + 192/480 = 1137/480
  5. 1137/480 simplified gives 379/160
  6. So, 63/32 + 24/60 = 379/160
    In mixed form: 259/160

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