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Add 9/30 and 2/60

9/30 + 2/60 is 1/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    9/30 = 9 × 2/30 × 2 = 18/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/60 + 2/60 = 18 + 2/60 = 20/60
  5. 20/60 simplified gives 1/3
  6. So, 9/30 + 2/60 = 1/3

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