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Add 75/25 and 70/60

1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 1 10/60

75/25 + 70/60 is 25/6.

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,
    75/25 = 75 × 12/25 × 12 = 900/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/300 + 350/300 = 900 + 350/300 = 1250/300
  5. 1250/300 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 75/25 + 70/60 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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