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Add 5/60 and 90/18

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 5 0/18

5/60 + 90/18 is 61/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
   90/18 = 90 × 10/18 × 10 = 900/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/180 + 900/180 = 15 + 900/180 = 915/180
5. 915/180 simplified gives 61/12
6. So, 5/60 + 90/18 = 61/12
   In mixed form: 51/12

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