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Add 60/45 and 42/6

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

60/45 + 42/6 is 25/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   42/6 = 42 × 15/6 × 15 = 630/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/90 + 630/90 = 120 + 630/90 = 750/90
5. 750/90 simplified gives 25/3
6. So, 60/45 + 42/6 = 25/3
   In mixed form: 81/3

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