Add 60/3 and 12/25
1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 12/25
60/3 + 12/25 is 512/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
60/3 = 60 × 25/3 × 25 = 1500/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
12/25 = 12 × 3/25 × 3 = 36/75 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/75 + 36/75 = 1500 + 36/75 = 1536/75 - 1536/75 simplified gives 512/25
- So, 60/3 + 12/25 = 512/25
In mixed form: 2012/25
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