Add 15/60 and 4/25
15/60 + 4/25 is 41/100.
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,
15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
4/25 = 4 × 12/25 × 12 = 48/300 - Add the two like fractions:
75/300 + 48/300 = 75 + 48/300 = 123/300 - 123/300 simplified gives 41/100
- So, 15/60 + 4/25 = 41/100
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