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Add 9/60 and 2/45

9/60 + 2/45 is 7/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/180 + 8/180 = 27 + 8/180 = 35/180
  5. 35/180 simplified gives 7/36
  6. So, 9/60 + 2/45 = 7/36

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