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Add 2/60 and 45/54

2/60 + 45/54 is 13/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 54 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    45/54 = 45 × 10/54 × 10 = 450/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/540 + 450/540 = 18 + 450/540 = 468/540
  5. 468/540 simplified gives 13/15
  6. So, 2/60 + 45/54 = 13/15

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