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Add 45/90 and 60/72

45/90 + 60/72 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/360 + 300/360 = 180 + 300/360 = 480/360
  5. 480/360 simplified gives 4/3
  6. So, 45/90 + 60/72 = 4/3
    In mixed form: 11/3

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