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Add 45/90 and 30/15

1^st number: 45/90, 2^nd number: 2 0/15

45/90 + 30/15 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 15 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 15 × 6 = 90,
   30/15 = 30 × 6/15 × 6 = 180/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/90 + 180/90 = 45 + 180/90 = 225/90
5. 225/90 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 45/90 + 30/15 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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