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Add 60/25 and 4/84

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 4/84

60/25 + 4/84 is 257/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    60/25 = 60 × 84/25 × 84 = 5040/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    4/84 = 4 × 25/84 × 25 = 100/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/2100 + 100/2100 = 5040 + 100/2100 = 5140/2100
  5. 5140/2100 simplified gives 257/105
  6. So, 60/25 + 4/84 = 257/105
    In mixed form: 247/105

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