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Add 45/7 and 72/60

1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 1 12/60

45/7 + 72/60 is 267/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    45/7 = 45 × 60/7 × 60 = 2700/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    72/60 = 72 × 7/60 × 7 = 504/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/420 + 504/420 = 2700 + 504/420 = 3204/420
  5. 3204/420 simplified gives 267/35
  6. So, 45/7 + 72/60 = 267/35
    In mixed form: 722/35

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