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Add 25/15 and 20/5

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 4 0/5

25/15 + 20/5 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
   25/15 = 25 × 1/15 × 1 = 25/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
   20/5 = 20 × 3/5 × 3 = 60/15
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/15 + 60/15 = 25 + 60/15 = 85/15
5. 85/15 simplified gives 17/3
6. So, 25/15 + 20/5 = 17/3
   In mixed form: 52/3

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