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Add 45/60 and 75/3

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 25 0/3

45/60 + 75/3 is 103/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   75/3 = 75 × 20/3 × 20 = 1500/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/60 + 1500/60 = 45 + 1500/60 = 1545/60
5. 1545/60 simplified gives 103/4
6. So, 45/60 + 75/3 = 103/4
   In mixed form: 253/4

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