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Add 20/60 and 60/25

1^st number: 20/60, 2^nd number: 2 10/25

20/60 + 60/25 is 41/15.

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,
   60/25 = 60 × 12/25 × 12 = 720/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/300 + 720/300 = 100 + 720/300 = 820/300
5. 820/300 simplified gives 41/15
6. So, 20/60 + 60/25 = 41/15
   In mixed form: 211/15

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