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Add 4/10 and 6/60

4/10 + 6/60 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    4/10 = 4 × 6/10 × 6 = 24/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/60 + 6/60 = 24 + 6/60 = 30/60
  5. 30/60 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 4/10 + 6/60 = 1/2

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