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Add 3/60 and 9/25

3/60 + 9/25 is 41/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    3/60 = 3 × 5/60 × 5 = 15/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    9/25 = 9 × 12/25 × 12 = 108/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/300 + 108/300 = 15 + 108/300 = 123/300
  5. 123/300 simplified gives 41/100
  6. So, 3/60 + 9/25 = 41/100

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