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Add 70/25 and 2/60

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 2/60

70/25 + 2/60 is 17/6.

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,
   70/25 = 70 × 12/25 × 12 = 840/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/300 + 10/300 = 840 + 10/300 = 850/300
5. 850/300 simplified gives 17/6
6. So, 70/25 + 2/60 = 17/6
   In mixed form: 25/6

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