Add 25/60 and 14/72
25/60 + 14/72 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
25/60 = 25 × 6/60 × 6 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 70/360 = 150 + 70/360 = 220/360 - 220/360 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 25/60 + 14/72 = 11/18
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