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Add 75/32 and 40/60

1^st number: 2 11/32, 2^nd number: 40/60

75/32 + 40/60 is 289/96.

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,
   75/32 = 75 × 15/32 × 15 = 1125/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   40/60 = 40 × 8/60 × 8 = 320/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/480 + 320/480 = 1125 + 320/480 = 1445/480
5. 1445/480 simplified gives 289/96
6. So, 75/32 + 40/60 = 289/96
   In mixed form: 31/96

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