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Add 96/45 and 5/60

1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 5/60

96/45 + 5/60 is 133/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/180 + 15/180 = 384 + 15/180 = 399/180
  5. 399/180 simplified gives 133/60
  6. So, 96/45 + 5/60 = 133/60
    In mixed form: 213/60

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