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Add 60/90 and 60/15

1st number: 60/90, 2nd number: 4 0/15

60/90 + 60/15 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 15 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    60/15 = 60 × 6/15 × 6 = 360/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/90 + 360/90 = 60 + 360/90 = 420/90
  5. 420/90 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 60/90 + 60/15 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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