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Add 2/60 and 45/10

1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 4 5/10

2/60 + 45/10 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 10 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    45/10 = 45 × 6/10 × 6 = 270/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/60 + 270/60 = 2 + 270/60 = 272/60
  5. 272/60 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 2/60 + 45/10 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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