Add 60/32 and 6/45, Solve 1 28/32 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 60/32 and 6/45

1^st number: 1 28/32, 2^nd number: 6/45

60/32 + 6/45 is 241/120.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
60/32 = 60 × 45/32 × 45 = 2700/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
6/45 = 6 × 32/45 × 32 = 192/1440
Add the two like fractions:
2700/1440 + 192/1440 = 2700 + 192/1440 = 2892/1440
2892/1440 simplified gives 241/120
So, 60/32 + 6/45 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120

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