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Add 60/45 and 45/4

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

60/45 + 45/4 is 151/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   45/4 = 45 × 45/4 × 45 = 2025/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/180 + 2025/180 = 240 + 2025/180 = 2265/180
5. 2265/180 simplified gives 151/12
6. So, 60/45 + 45/4 = 151/12
   In mixed form: 127/12

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