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Add 9/60 and 2/70

9/60 + 2/70 is 5/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/420 + 12/420 = 63 + 12/420 = 75/420
5. 75/420 simplified gives 5/28
6. So, 9/60 + 2/70 = 5/28

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