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Add 60/9 and 60/45

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

60/9 + 60/45 is 8/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   60/9 = 60 × 5/9 × 5 = 300/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   60/45 = 60 × 1/45 × 1 = 60/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/45 + 60/45 = 300 + 60/45 = 360/45
5. 360/45 simplified gives 8/1
6. So, 60/9 + 60/45 = 8/1

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