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Add 6/60 and 9/15

6/60 + 9/15 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/60 + 36/60 = 6 + 36/60 = 42/60
5. 42/60 simplified gives 7/10
6. So, 6/60 + 9/15 = 7/10

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