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Add 60/45 and 50/32

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 1 18/32

60/45 + 50/32 is 139/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   60/45 = 60 × 32/45 × 32 = 1920/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   50/32 = 50 × 45/32 × 45 = 2250/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/1440 + 2250/1440 = 1920 + 2250/1440 = 4170/1440
5. 4170/1440 simplified gives 139/48
6. So, 60/45 + 50/32 = 139/48
   In mixed form: 243/48

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