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Add 75/9 and 25/60

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 25/60

75/9 + 25/60 is 35/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   75/9 = 75 × 20/9 × 20 = 1500/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/180 + 75/180 = 1500 + 75/180 = 1575/180
5. 1575/180 simplified gives 35/4
6. So, 75/9 + 25/60 = 35/4
   In mixed form: 83/4

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