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Add 45/9 and 60/32

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

45/9 + 60/32 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   45/9 = 45 × 32/9 × 32 = 1440/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   60/32 = 60 × 9/32 × 9 = 540/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/288 + 540/288 = 1440 + 540/288 = 1980/288
5. 1980/288 simplified gives 55/8
6. So, 45/9 + 60/32 = 55/8
   In mixed form: 67/8

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