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Add 14/25 and 10/60

14/25 + 10/60 is 109/150.

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,
    14/25 = 14 × 12/25 × 12 = 168/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    10/60 = 10 × 5/60 × 5 = 50/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/300 + 50/300 = 168 + 50/300 = 218/300
  5. 218/300 simplified gives 109/150
  6. So, 14/25 + 10/60 = 109/150

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