Add 25/60 and 10/15
25/60 + 10/15 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
10/15 = 10 × 4/15 × 4 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
25/60 + 40/60 = 25 + 40/60 = 65/60 - 65/60 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 25/60 + 10/15 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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