Add 25/35 and 10/60
25/35 + 10/60 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
25/35 = 25 × 12/35 × 12 = 300/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420 - Add the two like fractions:
300/420 + 70/420 = 300 + 70/420 = 370/420 - 370/420 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 25/35 + 10/60 = 37/42
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