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Add 56/60 and 12/25

56/60 + 12/25 is 106/75.

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,
    56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    12/25 = 12 × 12/25 × 12 = 144/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/300 + 144/300 = 280 + 144/300 = 424/300
  5. 424/300 simplified gives 106/75
  6. So, 56/60 + 12/25 = 106/75
    In mixed form: 131/75

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