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Add 45/60 and 63/8

1st number: 45/60, 2nd number: 7 7/8

45/60 + 63/8 is 69/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    45/60 = 45 × 2/60 × 2 = 90/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    63/8 = 63 × 15/8 × 15 = 945/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/120 + 945/120 = 90 + 945/120 = 1035/120
  5. 1035/120 simplified gives 69/8
  6. So, 45/60 + 63/8 = 69/8
    In mixed form: 85/8

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