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Add 45/3 and 63/60

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

45/3 + 63/60 is 321/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   45/3 = 45 × 20/3 × 20 = 900/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/60 + 63/60 = 900 + 63/60 = 963/60
5. 963/60 simplified gives 321/20
6. So, 45/3 + 63/60 = 321/20
   In mixed form: 161/20

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