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Add 15/5 and 70/60

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1 10/60

15/5 + 70/60 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/60 + 70/60 = 180 + 70/60 = 250/60
  5. 250/60 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 15/5 + 70/60 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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