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Add 25/60 and 28/20

1st number: 25/60, 2nd number: 1 8/20

25/60 + 28/20 is 109/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    28/20 = 28 × 3/20 × 3 = 84/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/60 + 84/60 = 25 + 84/60 = 109/60
  5. So, 25/60 + 28/20 = 109/60
    In mixed form: 149/60

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