Add 2/60 and 5/25
2/60 + 5/25 is 7/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
10/300 + 60/300 = 10 + 60/300 = 70/300 - 70/300 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 2/60 + 5/25 = 7/30
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