Add 25/60 and 30/84
25/60 + 30/84 is 65/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
30/84 = 30 × 5/84 × 5 = 150/420 - Add the two like fractions:
175/420 + 150/420 = 175 + 150/420 = 325/420 - 325/420 simplified gives 65/84
- So, 25/60 + 30/84 = 65/84
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