Add 20/25 and 7/60
20/25 + 7/60 is 11/12.
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,
7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300 - Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 35/300 = 240 + 35/300 = 275/300 - 275/300 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 20/25 + 7/60 = 11/12
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