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Add 72/80 and 32/60

72/80 + 32/60 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/240 + 128/240 = 216 + 128/240 = 344/240
  5. 344/240 simplified gives 43/30
  6. So, 72/80 + 32/60 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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