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Add 9/60 and 15/12

1^st number: 9/60, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

9/60 + 15/12 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   15/12 = 15 × 5/12 × 5 = 75/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/60 + 75/60 = 9 + 75/60 = 84/60
5. 84/60 simplified gives 7/5
6. So, 9/60 + 15/12 = 7/5
   In mixed form: 12/5

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