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Add 15/60 and 35/25

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

15/60 + 35/25 is 33/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   35/25 = 35 × 12/25 × 12 = 420/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/300 + 420/300 = 75 + 420/300 = 495/300
5. 495/300 simplified gives 33/20
6. So, 15/60 + 35/25 = 33/20
   In mixed form: 113/20

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