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Add 45/48 and 60/12

1^st number: 45/48, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

45/48 + 60/12 is 95/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   60/12 = 60 × 4/12 × 4 = 240/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/48 + 240/48 = 45 + 240/48 = 285/48
5. 285/48 simplified gives 95/16
6. So, 45/48 + 60/12 = 95/16
   In mixed form: 515/16

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