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Add 60/6 and 60/45

1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 1 15/45

60/6 + 60/45 is 34/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    60/6 = 60 × 15/6 × 15 = 900/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/90 + 120/90 = 900 + 120/90 = 1020/90
  5. 1020/90 simplified gives 34/3
  6. So, 60/6 + 60/45 = 34/3
    In mixed form: 111/3

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