Add 15/25 and 7/60
15/25 + 7/60 is 43/60.
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,
7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300 - Add the two like fractions:
180/300 + 35/300 = 180 + 35/300 = 215/300 - 215/300 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 15/25 + 7/60 = 43/60
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