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Add 15/45 and 60/8

1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 7 4/8

15/45 + 60/8 is 47/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/360 + 2700/360 = 120 + 2700/360 = 2820/360
  5. 2820/360 simplified gives 47/6
  6. So, 15/45 + 60/8 = 47/6
    In mixed form: 75/6

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