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Add 25/60 and 49/80

25/60 + 49/80 is 247/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    25/60 = 25 × 4/60 × 4 = 100/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/240 + 147/240 = 100 + 147/240 = 247/240
  5. So, 25/60 + 49/80 = 247/240
    In mixed form: 17/240

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