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Add 25/60 and 50/84

25/60 + 50/84 is 85/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 84 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 84 × 5 = 420,
    50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/420 + 250/420 = 175 + 250/420 = 425/420
  5. 425/420 simplified gives 85/84
  6. So, 25/60 + 50/84 = 85/84
    In mixed form: 11/84

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