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Add 45/60 and 9/16

45/60 + 9/16 is 21/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    45/60 = 45 × 4/60 × 4 = 180/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/240 + 135/240 = 180 + 135/240 = 315/240
  5. 315/240 simplified gives 21/16
  6. So, 45/60 + 9/16 = 21/16
    In mixed form: 15/16

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