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Add 45/6 and 60/12

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

45/6 + 60/12 is 25/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   45/6 = 45 × 2/6 × 2 = 90/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   60/12 = 60 × 1/12 × 1 = 60/12
4. Add the two fractions:
   90/12 + 60/12 = 90 + 60/12 = 150/12
5. 150/12 simplified gives 25/2
6. So, 45/6 + 60/12 = 25/2
   In mixed form: 121/2

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