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Add 2/60 and 40/25

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

2/60 + 40/25 is 49/30.

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,
    2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    40/25 = 40 × 12/25 × 12 = 480/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/300 + 480/300 = 10 + 480/300 = 490/300
  5. 490/300 simplified gives 49/30
  6. So, 2/60 + 40/25 = 49/30
    In mixed form: 119/30

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