Add 15/25 and 2/60
15/25 + 2/60 is 19/30.
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,
15/25 = 15 × 12/25 × 12 = 180/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300 - Add the two like fractions:
180/300 + 10/300 = 180 + 10/300 = 190/300 - 190/300 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 15/25 + 2/60 = 19/30
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