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Add 25/60 and 42/56

25/60 + 42/56 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/840 + 630/840 = 350 + 630/840 = 980/840
  5. 980/840 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 25/60 + 42/56 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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