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Add 45/20 and 30/75

1^st number: 2 5/20, 2^nd number: 30/75

45/20 + 30/75 is 53/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   45/20 = 45 × 15/20 × 15 = 675/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/300 + 120/300 = 675 + 120/300 = 795/300
5. 795/300 simplified gives 53/20
6. So, 45/20 + 30/75 = 53/20
   In mixed form: 213/20

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