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Add 4/60 and 45/9

1^st number: 4/60, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

4/60 + 45/9 is 76/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   45/9 = 45 × 20/9 × 20 = 900/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/180 + 900/180 = 12 + 900/180 = 912/180
5. 912/180 simplified gives 76/15
6. So, 4/60 + 45/9 = 76/15
   In mixed form: 51/15

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