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Add 45/90 and 15/3

1^st number: 45/90, 2^nd number: 5 0/3

45/90 + 15/3 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   45/90 = 45 × 1/90 × 1 = 45/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
   15/3 = 15 × 30/3 × 30 = 450/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/90 + 450/90 = 45 + 450/90 = 495/90
5. 495/90 simplified gives 11/2
6. So, 45/90 + 15/3 = 11/2
   In mixed form: 51/2

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