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Add 60/25 and 75/70

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 1 5/70

60/25 + 75/70 is 243/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    60/25 = 60 × 14/25 × 14 = 840/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    75/70 = 75 × 5/70 × 5 = 375/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/350 + 375/350 = 840 + 375/350 = 1215/350
  5. 1215/350 simplified gives 243/70
  6. So, 60/25 + 75/70 = 243/70
    In mixed form: 333/70

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