Add 20/25 and 10/60
20/25 + 10/60 is 29/30.
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,
20/25 = 20 × 12/25 × 12 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
10/60 = 10 × 5/60 × 5 = 50/300 - Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 50/300 = 240 + 50/300 = 290/300 - 290/300 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 20/25 + 10/60 = 29/30
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