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Add 60/45 and 60/48

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 1 12/48

60/45 + 60/48 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 48 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 48 × 15 = 720,
    60/48 = 60 × 15/48 × 15 = 900/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/720 + 900/720 = 960 + 900/720 = 1860/720
  5. 1860/720 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 60/45 + 60/48 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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