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Add 25/6 and 21/60

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 21/60

25/6 + 21/60 is 271/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    25/6 = 25 × 10/6 × 10 = 250/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    21/60 = 21 × 1/60 × 1 = 21/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/60 + 21/60 = 250 + 21/60 = 271/60
  5. So, 25/6 + 21/60 = 271/60
    In mixed form: 431/60

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