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Add 60/25 and 12/40

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 12/40

60/25 + 12/40 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    60/25 = 60 × 8/25 × 8 = 480/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/200 + 60/200 = 480 + 60/200 = 540/200
  5. 540/200 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 60/25 + 12/40 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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