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Add 15/25 and 70/60

1^st number: 15/25, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

15/25 + 70/60 is 53/30.

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,
   70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/300 + 350/300 = 180 + 350/300 = 530/300
5. 530/300 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 15/25 + 70/60 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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