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Add 45/60 and 9/8

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

45/60 + 9/8 is 15/8.

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,
    9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/120 + 135/120 = 90 + 135/120 = 225/120
  5. 225/120 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 45/60 + 9/8 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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