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Add 32/45 and 40/60

32/45 + 40/60 is 62/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/180 + 120/180 = 128 + 120/180 = 248/180
  5. 248/180 simplified gives 62/45
  6. So, 32/45 + 40/60 = 62/45
    In mixed form: 117/45

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