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Add 45/75 and 60/12

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

45/75 + 60/12 is 28/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   60/12 = 60 × 25/12 × 25 = 1500/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/300 + 1500/300 = 180 + 1500/300 = 1680/300
5. 1680/300 simplified gives 28/5
6. So, 45/75 + 60/12 = 28/5
   In mixed form: 53/5

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