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Add 60/28 and 6/25

1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 6/25

60/28 + 6/25 is 417/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    60/28 = 60 × 25/28 × 25 = 1500/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    6/25 = 6 × 28/25 × 28 = 168/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/700 + 168/700 = 1500 + 168/700 = 1668/700
  5. 1668/700 simplified gives 417/175
  6. So, 60/28 + 6/25 = 417/175
    In mixed form: 267/175

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