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Add 5/60 and 20/45

5/60 + 20/45 is 19/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    20/45 = 20 × 4/45 × 4 = 80/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/180 + 80/180 = 15 + 80/180 = 95/180
  5. 95/180 simplified gives 19/36
  6. So, 5/60 + 20/45 = 19/36

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