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Add 60/45 and 30/40

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 30/40

60/45 + 30/40 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    60/45 = 60 × 8/45 × 8 = 480/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/360 + 270/360 = 480 + 270/360 = 750/360
  5. 750/360 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 60/45 + 30/40 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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