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Add 70/25 and 60/72

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 60/72

70/25 + 60/72 is 109/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    70/25 = 70 × 72/25 × 72 = 5040/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    60/72 = 60 × 25/72 × 25 = 1500/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/1800 + 1500/1800 = 5040 + 1500/1800 = 6540/1800
  5. 6540/1800 simplified gives 109/30
  6. So, 70/25 + 60/72 = 109/30
    In mixed form: 319/30

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