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Add 60/45 and 8/72

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 8/72

60/45 + 8/72 is 13/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 72 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 72 × 5 = 360,
    8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/360 + 40/360 = 480 + 40/360 = 520/360
  5. 520/360 simplified gives 13/9
  6. So, 60/45 + 8/72 = 13/9
    In mixed form: 14/9

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