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Add 2/45 and 42/60

2/45 + 42/60 is 67/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/180 + 126/180 = 8 + 126/180 = 134/180
  5. 134/180 simplified gives 67/90
  6. So, 2/45 + 42/60 = 67/90

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