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Add 4/45 and 7/60

4/45 + 7/60 is 37/180.

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,
    4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/180 + 21/180 = 16 + 21/180 = 37/180
  5. So, 4/45 + 7/60 = 37/180

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