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Add 60/20 and 50/45

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

60/20 + 50/45 is 37/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/180 + 200/180 = 540 + 200/180 = 740/180
5. 740/180 simplified gives 37/9
6. So, 60/20 + 50/45 = 37/9
   In mixed form: 41/9

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