Add 20/25 and 5/60
20/25 + 5/60 is 53/60.
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,
20/25 = 20 × 12/25 × 12 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300 - Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 25/300 = 240 + 25/300 = 265/300 - 265/300 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 20/25 + 5/60 = 53/60
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