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Add 12/60 and 54/25

1^st number: 12/60, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

12/60 + 54/25 is 59/25.

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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,
   54/25 = 54 × 12/25 × 12 = 648/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/300 + 648/300 = 60 + 648/300 = 708/300
5. 708/300 simplified gives 59/25
6. So, 12/60 + 54/25 = 59/25
   In mixed form: 29/25

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