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Add 45/9 and 20/60

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 20/60

45/9 + 20/60 is 16/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   45/9 = 45 × 20/9 × 20 = 900/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/180 + 60/180 = 900 + 60/180 = 960/180
5. 960/180 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 45/9 + 20/60 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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