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Add 45/12 and 24/60

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 24/60

45/12 + 24/60 is 83/20.

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,
   45/12 = 45 × 5/12 × 5 = 225/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/60 + 24/60 = 225 + 24/60 = 249/60
5. 249/60 simplified gives 83/20
6. So, 45/12 + 24/60 = 83/20
   In mixed form: 43/20

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