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Add 60/75 and 72/45

1st number: 60/75, 2nd number: 1 27/45

60/75 + 72/45 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    60/75 = 60 × 3/75 × 3 = 180/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    72/45 = 72 × 5/45 × 5 = 360/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/225 + 360/225 = 180 + 360/225 = 540/225
  5. 540/225 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 60/75 + 72/45 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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