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Add 12/3 and 7/60

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 7/60

12/3 + 7/60 is 247/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   12/3 = 12 × 20/3 × 20 = 240/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/60 + 7/60 = 240 + 7/60 = 247/60
5. So, 12/3 + 7/60 = 247/60
   In mixed form: 47/60

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