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Add 12/60 and 27/25

1^st number: 12/60, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

12/60 + 27/25 is 32/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   27/25 = 27 × 12/25 × 12 = 324/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/300 + 324/300 = 60 + 324/300 = 384/300
5. 384/300 simplified gives 32/25
6. So, 12/60 + 27/25 = 32/25
   In mixed form: 17/25

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