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Add 60/45 and 3/14

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 3/14

60/45 + 3/14 is 65/42.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    60/45 = 60 × 14/45 × 14 = 840/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    3/14 = 3 × 45/14 × 45 = 135/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/630 + 135/630 = 840 + 135/630 = 975/630
  5. 975/630 simplified gives 65/42
  6. So, 60/45 + 3/14 = 65/42
    In mixed form: 123/42

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