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Add 30/32 and 45/60

30/32 + 45/60 is 27/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 60 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    30/32 = 30 × 15/32 × 15 = 450/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    45/60 = 45 × 8/60 × 8 = 360/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/480 + 360/480 = 450 + 360/480 = 810/480
  5. 810/480 simplified gives 27/16
  6. So, 30/32 + 45/60 = 27/16
    In mixed form: 111/16

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