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Add 60/45 and 5/8

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 5/8

60/45 + 5/8 is 47/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 8 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 8 × 45 = 360,
    5/8 = 5 × 45/8 × 45 = 225/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/360 + 225/360 = 480 + 225/360 = 705/360
  5. 705/360 simplified gives 47/24
  6. So, 60/45 + 5/8 = 47/24
    In mixed form: 123/24

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