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Add 8/32 and 49/60

8/32 + 49/60 is 16/15.

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,
    8/32 = 8 × 15/32 × 15 = 120/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    49/60 = 49 × 8/60 × 8 = 392/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/480 + 392/480 = 120 + 392/480 = 512/480
  5. 512/480 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 8/32 + 49/60 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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