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Add 75/45 and 20/60

1^st number: 1 30/45, 2^nd number: 20/60

75/45 + 20/60 is 2/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/180 + 60/180 = 300 + 60/180 = 360/180
5. 360/180 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 75/45 + 20/60 = 2/1

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