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Add 75/60 and 1/20

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1/20

75/60 + 1/20 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/60 + 3/60 = 75 + 3/60 = 78/60
  5. 78/60 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 75/60 + 1/20 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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