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Add 60/45 and 32/75

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 32/75

60/45 + 32/75 is 44/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    60/45 = 60 × 5/45 × 5 = 300/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    32/75 = 32 × 3/75 × 3 = 96/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/225 + 96/225 = 300 + 96/225 = 396/225
  5. 396/225 simplified gives 44/25
  6. So, 60/45 + 32/75 = 44/25
    In mixed form: 119/25

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