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Add 30/60 and 5/20

30/60 + 5/20 is 3/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/60 + 15/60 = 30 + 15/60 = 45/60
5. 45/60 simplified gives 3/4
6. So, 30/60 + 5/20 = 3/4

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