Add 25/2 and 45/60
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 45/60
25/2 + 45/60 is 53/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
25/2 = 25 × 30/2 × 30 = 750/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
750/60 + 45/60 = 750 + 45/60 = 795/60 - 795/60 simplified gives 53/4
- So, 25/2 + 45/60 = 53/4
In mixed form: 131/4
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