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Add 6/60 and 45/50

6/60 + 45/50 is 1/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   6/60 = 6 × 5/60 × 5 = 30/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/300 + 270/300 = 30 + 270/300 = 300/300
5. 300/300 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 6/60 + 45/50 = 1/1

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