Add 1/60 and 20/25
1/60 + 20/25 is 49/60.
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,
1/60 = 1 × 5/60 × 5 = 5/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
20/25 = 20 × 12/25 × 12 = 240/300 - Add the two like fractions:
5/300 + 240/300 = 5 + 240/300 = 245/300 - 245/300 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 1/60 + 20/25 = 49/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/60+20/25 1/60+40/25 1/60+20/50 3/60+20/25 1/60+60/25 1/60+20/75 5/60+20/25 7/60+20/25