Add 60/75 and 5/12
60/75 + 5/12 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 125/300 = 240 + 125/300 = 365/300 - 365/300 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 60/75 + 5/12 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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