Add 4/15 and 60/25, Solve 4/15 + 2 10/25 as a fraction

Add 4/15 and 60/25

1^st number: 4/15, 2^nd number: 2 10/25

4/15 + 60/25 is 8/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
4/15 = 4 × 5/15 × 5 = 20/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
60/25 = 60 × 3/25 × 3 = 180/75
Add the two like fractions:
20/75 + 180/75 = 20 + 180/75 = 200/75
200/75 simplified gives 8/3
So, 4/15 + 60/25 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3

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