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Add 3/45 and 75/60

1^st number: 3/45, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

3/45 + 75/60 is 79/60.

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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,
   3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/180 + 225/180 = 12 + 225/180 = 237/180
5. 237/180 simplified gives 79/60
6. So, 3/45 + 75/60 = 79/60
   In mixed form: 119/60

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