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Add 80/16 and 60/45

1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 1 15/45

80/16 + 60/45 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    80/16 = 80 × 45/16 × 45 = 3600/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    60/45 = 60 × 16/45 × 16 = 960/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/720 + 960/720 = 3600 + 960/720 = 4560/720
  5. 4560/720 simplified gives 19/3
  6. So, 80/16 + 60/45 = 19/3
    In mixed form: 61/3

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