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Add 32/60 and 7/45

32/60 + 7/45 is 31/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    32/60 = 32 × 3/60 × 3 = 96/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/180 + 28/180 = 96 + 28/180 = 124/180
  5. 124/180 simplified gives 31/45
  6. So, 32/60 + 7/45 = 31/45

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