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Add 20/60 and 50/25

1^st number: 20/60, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

20/60 + 50/25 is 7/3.

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,
   20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/300 + 600/300 = 100 + 600/300 = 700/300
5. 700/300 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 20/60 + 50/25 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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