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Add 60/2 and 20/25

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 20/25

60/2 + 20/25 is 154/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    60/2 = 60 × 25/2 × 25 = 1500/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    20/25 = 20 × 2/25 × 2 = 40/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/50 + 40/50 = 1500 + 40/50 = 1540/50
  5. 1540/50 simplified gives 154/5
  6. So, 60/2 + 20/25 = 154/5
    In mixed form: 304/5

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