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Add 60/45 and 45/60

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 45/60

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

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
    45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/180 + 135/180 = 240 + 135/180 = 375/180
  5. 375/180 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 60/45 + 45/60 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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