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Add 28/15 and 60/45

1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 1 15/45

28/15 + 60/45 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    28/15 = 28 × 3/15 × 3 = 84/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    60/45 = 60 × 1/45 × 1 = 60/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/45 + 60/45 = 84 + 60/45 = 144/45
  5. 144/45 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 28/15 + 60/45 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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