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Add 60/2 and 45/80

1^st number: 30 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/80

60/2 + 45/80 is 489/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   60/2 = 60 × 40/2 × 40 = 2400/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/80 + 45/80 = 2400 + 45/80 = 2445/80
5. 2445/80 simplified gives 489/16
6. So, 60/2 + 45/80 = 489/16
   In mixed form: 309/16

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