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Add 75/60 and 30/90

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 30/90

75/60 + 30/90 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/180 + 60/180 = 225 + 60/180 = 285/180
5. 285/180 simplified gives 19/12
6. So, 75/60 + 30/90 = 19/12
   In mixed form: 17/12

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