Add 25/50 and 40/60
25/50 + 40/60 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
25/50 = 25 × 6/50 × 6 = 150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
40/60 = 40 × 5/60 × 5 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
150/300 + 200/300 = 150 + 200/300 = 350/300 - 350/300 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 25/50 + 40/60 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 25/50+80/60 75/50+40/60