Add 1/25 and 16/60
1/25 + 16/60 is 23/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
1/25 = 1 × 12/25 × 12 = 12/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
16/60 = 16 × 5/60 × 5 = 80/300 - Add the two like fractions:
12/300 + 80/300 = 12 + 80/300 = 92/300 - 92/300 simplified gives 23/75
- So, 1/25 + 16/60 = 23/75
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