Add 25/20 and 2/60
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 2/60
25/20 + 2/60 is 77/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 2/60 = 75 + 2/60 = 77/60 - So, 25/20 + 2/60 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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