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Add 60/45 and 81/4

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 20 1/4

60/45 + 81/4 is 259/12.

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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,
   81/4 = 81 × 45/4 × 45 = 3645/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/180 + 3645/180 = 240 + 3645/180 = 3885/180
5. 3885/180 simplified gives 259/12
6. So, 60/45 + 81/4 = 259/12
   In mixed form: 217/12

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