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Add 2/60 and 8/25

2/60 + 8/25 is 53/150.

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,
    8/25 = 8 × 12/25 × 12 = 96/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/300 + 96/300 = 10 + 96/300 = 106/300
  5. 106/300 simplified gives 53/150
  6. So, 2/60 + 8/25 = 53/150

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