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Add 1/60 and 12/45

1/60 + 12/45 is 17/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/180 + 48/180 = 3 + 48/180 = 51/180
  5. 51/180 simplified gives 17/60
  6. So, 1/60 + 12/45 = 17/60

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