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Add 60/45 and 50/96

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 50/96

60/45 + 50/96 is 89/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 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 96 × 15 = 1440,
    50/96 = 50 × 15/96 × 15 = 750/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/1440 + 750/1440 = 1920 + 750/1440 = 2670/1440
  5. 2670/1440 simplified gives 89/48
  6. So, 60/45 + 50/96 = 89/48
    In mixed form: 141/48

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