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Add 25/50 and 12/60

25/50 + 12/60 is 7/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   25/50 = 25 × 6/50 × 6 = 150/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/300 + 60/300 = 150 + 60/300 = 210/300
5. 210/300 simplified gives 7/10
6. So, 25/50 + 12/60 = 7/10

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