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Add 70/25 and 50/60

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 50/60

70/25 + 50/60 is 109/30.

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,
   50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/300 + 250/300 = 840 + 250/300 = 1090/300
5. 1090/300 simplified gives 109/30
6. So, 70/25 + 50/60 = 109/30
   In mixed form: 319/30

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