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Add 6/3 and 15/45

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 15/45

6/3 + 15/45 is 7/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
   6/3 = 6 × 15/3 × 15 = 90/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   15/45 = 15 × 1/45 × 1 = 15/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/45 + 15/45 = 90 + 15/45 = 105/45
5. 105/45 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 6/3 + 15/45 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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