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Add 25/10 and 60/36

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1 24/36

25/10 + 60/36 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    25/10 = 25 × 18/10 × 18 = 450/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/180 + 300/180 = 450 + 300/180 = 750/180
  5. 750/180 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 25/10 + 60/36 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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