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Add 60/45 and 4/15

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

60/45 + 4/15 is 8/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   60/45 = 60 × 1/45 × 1 = 60/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   4/15 = 4 × 3/15 × 3 = 12/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/45 + 12/45 = 60 + 12/45 = 72/45
5. 72/45 simplified gives 8/5
6. So, 60/45 + 4/15 = 8/5
   In mixed form: 13/5

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