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Add 45/60 and 12/4

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 3 0/4

45/60 + 12/4 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/60 + 180/60 = 45 + 180/60 = 225/60
5. 225/60 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 45/60 + 12/4 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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