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Add 25/10 and 60/12

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 5 0/12

25/10 + 60/12 is 15/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
    60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/60 + 300/60 = 150 + 300/60 = 450/60
  5. 450/60 simplified gives 15/2
  6. So, 25/10 + 60/12 = 15/2
    In mixed form: 71/2

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