Add 60/45 and 6/32, Solve 1 15/45 + 6/32 as a fraction

Add 60/45 and 6/32

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 6/32

60/45 + 6/32 is 73/48.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
60/45 = 60 × 32/45 × 32 = 1920/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
6/32 = 6 × 45/32 × 45 = 270/1440
Add the two like fractions:
1920/1440 + 270/1440 = 1920 + 270/1440 = 2190/1440
2190/1440 simplified gives 73/48
So, 60/45 + 6/32 = 73/48
In mixed form: 125/48

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