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Add 2/45 and 84/60

1^st number: 2/45, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

2/45 + 84/60 is 13/9.

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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,
   2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/180 + 252/180 = 8 + 252/180 = 260/180
5. 260/180 simplified gives 13/9
6. So, 2/45 + 84/60 = 13/9
   In mixed form: 14/9

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