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Add 4/60 and 75/45

1^st number: 4/60, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

4/60 + 75/45 is 26/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
   75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/180 + 300/180 = 12 + 300/180 = 312/180
5. 312/180 simplified gives 26/15
6. So, 4/60 + 75/45 = 26/15
   In mixed form: 111/15

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