Add 25/60 and 12/16
25/60 + 12/16 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
25/60 = 25 × 4/60 × 4 = 100/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
12/16 = 12 × 15/16 × 15 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
100/240 + 180/240 = 100 + 180/240 = 280/240 - 280/240 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 25/60 + 12/16 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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