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Add 60/25 and 2/45

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 2/45

60/25 + 2/45 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    60/25 = 60 × 9/25 × 9 = 540/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/225 + 10/225 = 540 + 10/225 = 550/225
  5. 550/225 simplified gives 22/9
  6. So, 60/25 + 2/45 = 22/9
    In mixed form: 24/9

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