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Add 16/28 and 60/45

1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 1 15/45

16/28 + 60/45 is 40/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    16/28 = 16 × 45/28 × 45 = 720/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    60/45 = 60 × 28/45 × 28 = 1680/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/1260 + 1680/1260 = 720 + 1680/1260 = 2400/1260
  5. 2400/1260 simplified gives 40/21
  6. So, 16/28 + 60/45 = 40/21
    In mixed form: 119/21

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