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Add 60/25 and 49/6

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 8 1/6

60/25 + 49/6 is 317/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
    49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/150 + 1225/150 = 360 + 1225/150 = 1585/150
  5. 1585/150 simplified gives 317/30
  6. So, 60/25 + 49/6 = 317/30
    In mixed form: 1017/30

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