Add 25/60 and 50/80
25/60 + 50/80 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
25/60 = 25 × 4/60 × 4 = 100/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
100/240 + 150/240 = 100 + 150/240 = 250/240 - 250/240 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 25/60 + 50/80 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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