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Add 15/8 and 60/45

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

15/8 + 60/45 is 77/24.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    15/8 = 15 × 45/8 × 45 = 675/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    60/45 = 60 × 8/45 × 8 = 480/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/360 + 480/360 = 675 + 480/360 = 1155/360
  5. 1155/360 simplified gives 77/24
  6. So, 15/8 + 60/45 = 77/24
    In mixed form: 35/24

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