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Add 12/25 and 12/60

12/25 + 12/60 is 17/25.

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,
    12/25 = 12 × 12/25 × 12 = 144/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/300 + 60/300 = 144 + 60/300 = 204/300
  5. 204/300 simplified gives 17/25
  6. So, 12/25 + 12/60 = 17/25

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