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Add 50/25 and 9/60

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 9/60

50/25 + 9/60 is 43/20.

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,
    50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/300 + 45/300 = 600 + 45/300 = 645/300
  5. 645/300 simplified gives 43/20
  6. So, 50/25 + 9/60 = 43/20
    In mixed form: 23/20

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