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Add 45/72 and 2/60

45/72 + 2/60 is 79/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 60 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    2/60 = 2 × 6/60 × 6 = 12/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/360 + 12/360 = 225 + 12/360 = 237/360
  5. 237/360 simplified gives 79/120
  6. So, 45/72 + 2/60 = 79/120

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