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Add 8/25 and 1/60

8/25 + 1/60 is 101/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    8/25 = 8 × 12/25 × 12 = 96/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    1/60 = 1 × 5/60 × 5 = 5/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/300 + 5/300 = 96 + 5/300 = 101/300
  5. So, 8/25 + 1/60 = 101/300

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