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Add 9/60 and 42/72

9/60 + 42/72 is 11/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    9/60 = 9 × 6/60 × 6 = 54/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/360 + 210/360 = 54 + 210/360 = 264/360
  5. 264/360 simplified gives 11/15
  6. So, 9/60 + 42/72 = 11/15

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