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Add 5/75 and 2/60

5/75 + 2/60 is 1/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/300 + 10/300 = 20 + 10/300 = 30/300
5. 30/300 simplified gives 1/10
6. So, 5/75 + 2/60 = 1/10

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