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Add 24/60 and 30/25

1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 1 5/25

24/60 + 30/25 is 8/5.

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,
    24/60 = 24 × 5/60 × 5 = 120/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    30/25 = 30 × 12/25 × 12 = 360/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/300 + 360/300 = 120 + 360/300 = 480/300
  5. 480/300 simplified gives 8/5
  6. So, 24/60 + 30/25 = 8/5
    In mixed form: 13/5

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