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Add 7/25 and 18/60

7/25 + 18/60 is 29/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    7/25 = 7 × 12/25 × 12 = 84/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    18/60 = 18 × 5/60 × 5 = 90/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/300 + 90/300 = 84 + 90/300 = 174/300
  5. 174/300 simplified gives 29/50
  6. So, 7/25 + 18/60 = 29/50

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