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Add 70/32 and 6/60

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 6/60

70/32 + 6/60 is 183/80.

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,
    70/32 = 70 × 15/32 × 15 = 1050/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    6/60 = 6 × 8/60 × 8 = 48/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/480 + 48/480 = 1050 + 48/480 = 1098/480
  5. 1098/480 simplified gives 183/80
  6. So, 70/32 + 6/60 = 183/80
    In mixed form: 223/80

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