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Add 1/25 and 42/60

1/25 + 42/60 is 37/50.

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,
    1/25 = 1 × 12/25 × 12 = 12/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/300 + 210/300 = 12 + 210/300 = 222/300
  5. 222/300 simplified gives 37/50
  6. So, 1/25 + 42/60 = 37/50

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