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Add 60/45 and 16/36

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 16/36

60/45 + 16/36 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/180 + 80/180 = 240 + 80/180 = 320/180
  5. 320/180 simplified gives 16/9
  6. So, 60/45 + 16/36 = 16/9
    In mixed form: 17/9

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