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Add 25/60 and 70/50

1^st number: 25/60, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

25/60 + 70/50 is 109/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   25/60 = 25 × 5/60 × 5 = 125/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   70/50 = 70 × 6/50 × 6 = 420/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/300 + 420/300 = 125 + 420/300 = 545/300
5. 545/300 simplified gives 109/60
6. So, 25/60 + 70/50 = 109/60
   In mixed form: 149/60

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