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Add 60/18 and 45/12

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 3 9/12

60/18 + 45/12 is 85/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   60/18 = 60 × 2/18 × 2 = 120/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   45/12 = 45 × 3/12 × 3 = 135/36
4. Add the two fractions:
   120/36 + 135/36 = 120 + 135/36 = 255/36
5. 255/36 simplified gives 85/12
6. So, 60/18 + 45/12 = 85/12
   In mixed form: 71/12

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