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Add 40/4 and 45/60

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 45/60

40/4 + 45/60 is 43/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   40/4 = 40 × 15/4 × 15 = 600/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/60 + 45/60 = 600 + 45/60 = 645/60
5. 645/60 simplified gives 43/4
6. So, 40/4 + 45/60 = 43/4
   In mixed form: 103/4

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