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Add 28/12 and 45/60

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

28/12 + 45/60 is 37/12.

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,
   28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/60 + 45/60 = 140 + 45/60 = 185/60
5. 185/60 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 28/12 + 45/60 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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