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Add 9/60 and 5/50

9/60 + 5/50 is 1/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/300 + 30/300 = 45 + 30/300 = 75/300
  5. 75/300 simplified gives 1/4
  6. So, 9/60 + 5/50 = 1/4

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