Add 1/60 and 5/75
1/60 + 5/75 is 1/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
1/60 = 1 × 5/60 × 5 = 5/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300 - Add the two like fractions:
5/300 + 20/300 = 5 + 20/300 = 25/300 - 25/300 simplified gives 1/12
- So, 1/60 + 5/75 = 1/12
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