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Add 60/15 and 24/45

1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 24/45

60/15 + 24/45 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    60/15 = 60 × 3/15 × 3 = 180/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    24/45 = 24 × 1/45 × 1 = 24/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/45 + 24/45 = 180 + 24/45 = 204/45
  5. 204/45 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 60/15 + 24/45 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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