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Add 45/15 and 60/12

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

45/15 + 60/12 is 8/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/60 + 300/60 = 180 + 300/60 = 480/60
5. 480/60 simplified gives 8/1
6. So, 45/15 + 60/12 = 8/1

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