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Add 60/15 and 20/25

1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 20/25

60/15 + 20/25 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    60/15 = 60 × 5/15 × 5 = 300/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    20/25 = 20 × 3/25 × 3 = 60/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/75 + 60/75 = 300 + 60/75 = 360/75
  5. 360/75 simplified gives 24/5
  6. So, 60/15 + 20/25 = 24/5
    In mixed form: 44/5

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