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Add 20/2 and 45/15

1^st number: 10 0/2, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

20/2 + 45/15 is 13/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
   20/2 = 20 × 15/2 × 15 = 300/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   45/15 = 45 × 2/15 × 2 = 90/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/30 + 90/30 = 300 + 90/30 = 390/30
5. 390/30 simplified gives 13/1
6. So, 20/2 + 45/15 = 13/1

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