Add 25/60 and 3/8
25/60 + 3/8 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 45/120 = 50 + 45/120 = 95/120 - 95/120 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 25/60 + 3/8 = 19/24
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