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Add 5/25 and 6/60

5/25 + 6/60 is 3/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    6/60 = 6 × 5/60 × 5 = 30/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/300 + 30/300 = 60 + 30/300 = 90/300
  5. 90/300 simplified gives 3/10
  6. So, 5/25 + 6/60 = 3/10

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