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Add 30/60 and 9/75

30/60 + 9/75 is 31/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   30/60 = 30 × 5/60 × 5 = 150/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/300 + 36/300 = 150 + 36/300 = 186/300
5. 186/300 simplified gives 31/50
6. So, 30/60 + 9/75 = 31/50

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