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Add 3/45 and 10/60

3/45 + 10/60 is 7/30.

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,
    3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/180 + 30/180 = 12 + 30/180 = 42/180
  5. 42/180 simplified gives 7/30
  6. So, 3/45 + 10/60 = 7/30

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