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Add 56/25 and 54/60

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 54/60

56/25 + 54/60 is 157/50.

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,
    56/25 = 56 × 12/25 × 12 = 672/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/300 + 270/300 = 672 + 270/300 = 942/300
  5. 942/300 simplified gives 157/50
  6. So, 56/25 + 54/60 = 157/50
    In mixed form: 37/50

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