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Add 60/21 and 70/25

1st number: 2 18/21, 2nd number: 2 20/25

60/21 + 70/25 is 198/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 25 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    60/21 = 60 × 25/21 × 25 = 1500/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    70/25 = 70 × 21/25 × 21 = 1470/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/525 + 1470/525 = 1500 + 1470/525 = 2970/525
  5. 2970/525 simplified gives 198/35
  6. So, 60/21 + 70/25 = 198/35
    In mixed form: 523/35

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