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Add 45/90 and 60/12

1^st number: 45/90, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

45/90 + 60/12 is 11/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/180 + 900/180 = 90 + 900/180 = 990/180
5. 990/180 simplified gives 11/2
6. So, 45/90 + 60/12 = 11/2
   In mixed form: 51/2

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