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Add 60/14 and 48/45

1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 1 3/45

60/14 + 48/45 is 562/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    60/14 = 60 × 45/14 × 45 = 2700/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/630 + 672/630 = 2700 + 672/630 = 3372/630
  5. 3372/630 simplified gives 562/105
  6. So, 60/14 + 48/45 = 562/105
    In mixed form: 537/105

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