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Add 1/30 and 45/20

1^st number: 1/30, 2^nd number: 2 5/20

1/30 + 45/20 is 137/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   45/20 = 45 × 3/20 × 3 = 135/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/60 + 135/60 = 2 + 135/60 = 137/60
5. So, 1/30 + 45/20 = 137/60
   In mixed form: 217/60

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