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Add 25/60 and 42/70

25/60 + 42/70 is 61/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    42/70 = 42 × 6/70 × 6 = 252/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/420 + 252/420 = 175 + 252/420 = 427/420
  5. 427/420 simplified gives 61/60
  6. So, 25/60 + 42/70 = 61/60
    In mixed form: 11/60

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