Add 12/60 and 10/25
12/60 + 10/25 is 3/5.
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,
12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
10/25 = 10 × 12/25 × 12 = 120/300 - Add the two like fractions:
60/300 + 120/300 = 60 + 120/300 = 180/300 - 180/300 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 12/60 + 10/25 = 3/5
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