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Add 60/12 and 3/45

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 3/45

60/12 + 3/45 is 76/15.

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,
    60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/180 + 12/180 = 900 + 12/180 = 912/180
  5. 912/180 simplified gives 76/15
  6. So, 60/12 + 3/45 = 76/15
    In mixed form: 51/15

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