Add 12/25 and 9/60
12/25 + 9/60 is 63/100.
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,
12/25 = 12 × 12/25 × 12 = 144/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300 - Add the two like fractions:
144/300 + 45/300 = 144 + 45/300 = 189/300 - 189/300 simplified gives 63/100
- So, 12/25 + 9/60 = 63/100
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