Add 10/75 and 27/60
10/75 + 27/60 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300 - Add the two like fractions:
40/300 + 135/300 = 40 + 135/300 = 175/300 - 175/300 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 10/75 + 27/60 = 7/12
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