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Add 45/5 and 60/12

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

45/5 + 60/12 is 14/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   45/5 = 45 × 12/5 × 12 = 540/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/60 + 300/60 = 540 + 300/60 = 840/60
5. 840/60 simplified gives 14/1
6. So, 45/5 + 60/12 = 14/1

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