Add 25/60 and 6/45
25/60 + 6/45 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 24/180 = 75 + 24/180 = 99/180 - 99/180 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 25/60 + 6/45 = 11/20
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