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Add 20/60 and 10/45

20/60 + 10/45 is 5/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/180 + 40/180 = 60 + 40/180 = 100/180
5. 100/180 simplified gives 5/9
6. So, 20/60 + 10/45 = 5/9

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