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Add 10/25 and 45/60

10/25 + 45/60 is 23/20.

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,
    10/25 = 10 × 12/25 × 12 = 120/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/300 + 225/300 = 120 + 225/300 = 345/300
  5. 345/300 simplified gives 23/20
  6. So, 10/25 + 45/60 = 23/20
    In mixed form: 13/20

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