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Add 60/96 and 63/25

1st number: 60/96, 2nd number: 2 13/25

60/96 + 63/25 is 629/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    60/96 = 60 × 25/96 × 25 = 1500/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    63/25 = 63 × 96/25 × 96 = 6048/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/2400 + 6048/2400 = 1500 + 6048/2400 = 7548/2400
  5. 7548/2400 simplified gives 629/200
  6. So, 60/96 + 63/25 = 629/200
    In mixed form: 329/200

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