Add 25/60 and 35/50
25/60 + 35/50 is 67/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
25/60 = 25 × 5/60 × 5 = 125/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
35/50 = 35 × 6/50 × 6 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
125/300 + 210/300 = 125 + 210/300 = 335/300 - 335/300 simplified gives 67/60
- So, 25/60 + 35/50 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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