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Add 70/60 and 45/15

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

70/60 + 45/15 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/60 + 180/60 = 70 + 180/60 = 250/60
5. 250/60 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 70/60 + 45/15 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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