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Add 45/8 and 60/96

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 60/96

45/8 + 60/96 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    45/8 = 45 × 12/8 × 12 = 540/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/96 + 60/96 = 540 + 60/96 = 600/96
  5. 600/96 simplified gives 25/4
  6. So, 45/8 + 60/96 = 25/4
    In mixed form: 61/4

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