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Add 6/9 and 25/60

6/9 + 25/60 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    6/9 = 6 × 20/9 × 20 = 120/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/180 + 75/180 = 120 + 75/180 = 195/180
  5. 195/180 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 6/9 + 25/60 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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