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Add 5/15 and 60/75

5/15 + 60/75 is 17/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 75 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    5/15 = 5 × 5/15 × 5 = 25/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    60/75 = 60 × 1/75 × 1 = 60/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/75 + 60/75 = 25 + 60/75 = 85/75
  5. 85/75 simplified gives 17/15
  6. So, 5/15 + 60/75 = 17/15
    In mixed form: 12/15

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