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Add 12/45 and 3/60

12/45 + 3/60 is 19/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/180 + 9/180 = 48 + 9/180 = 57/180
  5. 57/180 simplified gives 19/60
  6. So, 12/45 + 3/60 = 19/60

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