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Add 5/60 and 12/4

1st number: 5/60, 2nd number: 3 0/4

5/60 + 12/4 is 37/12.

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,
    5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/60 + 180/60 = 5 + 180/60 = 185/60
  5. 185/60 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 5/60 + 12/4 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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