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Add 25/60 and 30/56

25/60 + 30/56 is 20/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   25/60 = 25 × 14/60 × 14 = 350/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   30/56 = 30 × 15/56 × 15 = 450/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/840 + 450/840 = 350 + 450/840 = 800/840
5. 800/840 simplified gives 20/21
6. So, 25/60 + 30/56 = 20/21

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