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Add 15/25 and 20/60

15/25 + 20/60 is 14/15.

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,
    15/25 = 15 × 12/25 × 12 = 180/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/300 + 100/300 = 180 + 100/300 = 280/300
  5. 280/300 simplified gives 14/15
  6. So, 15/25 + 20/60 = 14/15

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