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Add 60/4 and 50/45

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

60/4 + 50/45 is 145/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   60/4 = 60 × 45/4 × 45 = 2700/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2700/180 + 200/180 = 2700 + 200/180 = 2900/180
5. 2900/180 simplified gives 145/9
6. So, 60/4 + 50/45 = 145/9
   In mixed form: 161/9

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