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Add 75/25 and 20/60

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 20/60

75/25 + 20/60 is 10/3.

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,
   75/25 = 75 × 12/25 × 12 = 900/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/300 + 100/300 = 900 + 100/300 = 1000/300
5. 1000/300 simplified gives 10/3
6. So, 75/25 + 20/60 = 10/3
   In mixed form: 31/3

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