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Add 75/60 and 45/4

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

75/60 + 45/4 is 25/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   45/4 = 45 × 15/4 × 15 = 675/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/60 + 675/60 = 75 + 675/60 = 750/60
5. 750/60 simplified gives 25/2
6. So, 75/60 + 45/4 = 25/2
   In mixed form: 121/2

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