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Add 45/60 and 6/72

45/60 + 6/72 is 5/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   45/60 = 45 × 6/60 × 6 = 270/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/360 + 30/360 = 270 + 30/360 = 300/360
5. 300/360 simplified gives 5/6
6. So, 45/60 + 6/72 = 5/6

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