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Add 45/12 and 60/36

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

45/12 + 60/36 is 65/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   45/12 = 45 × 3/12 × 3 = 135/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   60/36 = 60 × 1/36 × 1 = 60/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/36 + 60/36 = 135 + 60/36 = 195/36
5. 195/36 simplified gives 65/12
6. So, 45/12 + 60/36 = 65/12
   In mixed form: 55/12

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