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Add 2/12 and 45/4

1^st number: 2/12, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

2/12 + 45/4 is 137/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   45/4 = 45 × 3/4 × 3 = 135/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/12 + 135/12 = 2 + 135/12 = 137/12
5. So, 2/12 + 45/4 = 137/12
   In mixed form: 115/12

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