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Add 96/3 and 60/25

1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 2 10/25

96/3 + 60/25 is 172/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    96/3 = 96 × 25/3 × 25 = 2400/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    60/25 = 60 × 3/25 × 3 = 180/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/75 + 180/75 = 2400 + 180/75 = 2580/75
  5. 2580/75 simplified gives 172/5
  6. So, 96/3 + 60/25 = 172/5
    In mixed form: 342/5

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