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Add 60/45 and 20/48

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 20/48

60/45 + 20/48 is 7/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   60/45 = 60 × 16/45 × 16 = 960/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   20/48 = 20 × 15/48 × 15 = 300/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/720 + 300/720 = 960 + 300/720 = 1260/720
5. 1260/720 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 60/45 + 20/48 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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