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Add 60/45 and 5/16

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 5/16

60/45 + 5/16 is 79/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    60/45 = 60 × 16/45 × 16 = 960/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/720 + 225/720 = 960 + 225/720 = 1185/720
  5. 1185/720 simplified gives 79/48
  6. So, 60/45 + 5/16 = 79/48
    In mixed form: 131/48

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