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Add 60/25 and 12/18

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 12/18

60/25 + 12/18 is 46/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    60/25 = 60 × 18/25 × 18 = 1080/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/450 + 300/450 = 1080 + 300/450 = 1380/450
  5. 1380/450 simplified gives 46/15
  6. So, 60/25 + 12/18 = 46/15
    In mixed form: 31/15

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