Add 1/25 and 18/60
1/25 + 18/60 is 17/50.
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,
1/25 = 1 × 12/25 × 12 = 12/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
18/60 = 18 × 5/60 × 5 = 90/300 - Add the two like fractions:
12/300 + 90/300 = 12 + 90/300 = 102/300 - 102/300 simplified gives 17/50
- So, 1/25 + 18/60 = 17/50
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