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Add 9/45 and 60/12

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 5 0/12

9/45 + 60/12 is 26/5.

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,
    9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/180 + 900/180 = 36 + 900/180 = 936/180
  5. 936/180 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 9/45 + 60/12 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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