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Add 60/12 and 42/45

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 42/45

60/12 + 42/45 is 89/15.

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,
   42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/180 + 168/180 = 900 + 168/180 = 1068/180
5. 1068/180 simplified gives 89/15
6. So, 60/12 + 42/45 = 89/15
   In mixed form: 514/15

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