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Add 25/20 and 60/12

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

25/20 + 60/12 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/60 + 300/60 = 75 + 300/60 = 375/60
5. 375/60 simplified gives 25/4
6. So, 25/20 + 60/12 = 25/4
   In mixed form: 61/4

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