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Add 16/12 and 45/60

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 45/60

16/12 + 45/60 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/60 + 45/60 = 80 + 45/60 = 125/60
5. 125/60 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 16/12 + 45/60 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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