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Add 60/25 and 15/30

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 15/30

60/25 + 15/30 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    60/25 = 60 × 6/25 × 6 = 360/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/150 + 75/150 = 360 + 75/150 = 435/150
  5. 435/150 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 60/25 + 15/30 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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