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Add 10/75 and 9/60

10/75 + 9/60 is 17/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/300 + 45/300 = 40 + 45/300 = 85/300
5. 85/300 simplified gives 17/60
6. So, 10/75 + 9/60 = 17/60

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