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Add 5/12 and 6/45

5/12 + 6/45 is 11/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/180 + 24/180 = 75 + 24/180 = 99/180
5. 99/180 simplified gives 11/20
6. So, 5/12 + 6/45 = 11/20

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