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Add 7/25 and 60/45

1st number: 7/25, 2nd number: 1 15/45

7/25 + 60/45 is 121/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    60/45 = 60 × 5/45 × 5 = 300/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/225 + 300/225 = 63 + 300/225 = 363/225
  5. 363/225 simplified gives 121/75
  6. So, 7/25 + 60/45 = 121/75
    In mixed form: 146/75

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