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Add 5/45 and 60/32

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 1 28/32

5/45 + 60/32 is 143/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    5/45 = 5 × 32/45 × 32 = 160/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    60/32 = 60 × 45/32 × 45 = 2700/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1440 + 2700/1440 = 160 + 2700/1440 = 2860/1440
  5. 2860/1440 simplified gives 143/72
  6. So, 5/45 + 60/32 = 143/72
    In mixed form: 171/72

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