Add 2/25 and 45/60
2/25 + 45/60 is 83/100.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300 - Add the two like fractions:
24/300 + 225/300 = 24 + 225/300 = 249/300 - 249/300 simplified gives 83/100
- So, 2/25 + 45/60 = 83/100
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