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Add 25/10 and 30/60

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 30/60

25/10 + 30/60 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    25/10 = 25 × 6/10 × 6 = 150/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/60 + 30/60 = 150 + 30/60 = 180/60
  5. 180/60 simplified gives 3/1
  6. So, 25/10 + 30/60 = 3/1

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