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Add 45/60 and 30/18

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 1 12/18

45/60 + 30/18 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   30/18 = 30 × 10/18 × 10 = 300/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/180 + 300/180 = 135 + 300/180 = 435/180
5. 435/180 simplified gives 29/12
6. So, 45/60 + 30/18 = 29/12
   In mixed form: 25/12

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