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Add 45/60 and 75/35

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

45/60 + 75/35 is 81/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   75/35 = 75 × 12/35 × 12 = 900/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/420 + 900/420 = 315 + 900/420 = 1215/420
5. 1215/420 simplified gives 81/28
6. So, 45/60 + 75/35 = 81/28
   In mixed form: 225/28

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