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Add 7/60 and 12/32

7/60 + 12/32 is 59/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    7/60 = 7 × 8/60 × 8 = 56/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/480 + 180/480 = 56 + 180/480 = 236/480
  5. 236/480 simplified gives 59/120
  6. So, 7/60 + 12/32 = 59/120

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