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Add 60/45 and 48/12

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 4 0/12

60/45 + 48/12 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    48/12 = 48 × 15/12 × 15 = 720/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/180 + 720/180 = 240 + 720/180 = 960/180
  5. 960/180 simplified gives 16/3
  6. So, 60/45 + 48/12 = 16/3
    In mixed form: 51/3

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