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Add 60/18 and 45/4

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

60/18 + 45/4 is 175/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   60/18 = 60 × 2/18 × 2 = 120/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   45/4 = 45 × 9/4 × 9 = 405/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/36 + 405/36 = 120 + 405/36 = 525/36
5. 525/36 simplified gives 175/12
6. So, 60/18 + 45/4 = 175/12
   In mixed form: 147/12

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