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Add 21/45 and 60/96

21/45 + 60/96 is 131/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    21/45 = 21 × 32/45 × 32 = 672/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    60/96 = 60 × 15/96 × 15 = 900/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/1440 + 900/1440 = 672 + 900/1440 = 1572/1440
  5. 1572/1440 simplified gives 131/120
  6. So, 21/45 + 60/96 = 131/120
    In mixed form: 111/120

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