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Add 5/60 and 20/75

5/60 + 20/75 is 7/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/300 + 80/300 = 25 + 80/300 = 105/300
5. 105/300 simplified gives 7/20
6. So, 5/60 + 20/75 = 7/20

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