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Add 7/32 and 4/60

7/32 + 4/60 is 137/480.

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,
    7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    4/60 = 4 × 8/60 × 8 = 32/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/480 + 32/480 = 105 + 32/480 = 137/480
  5. So, 7/32 + 4/60 = 137/480

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