Add 25/60 and 16/40
25/60 + 16/40 is 49/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
25/60 = 25 × 2/60 × 2 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 48/120 = 50 + 48/120 = 98/120 - 98/120 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 25/60 + 16/40 = 49/60
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