Add 25/8 and 12/60
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 12/60
25/8 + 12/60 is 133/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
25/8 = 25 × 15/8 × 15 = 375/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
12/60 = 12 × 2/60 × 2 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
375/120 + 24/120 = 375 + 24/120 = 399/120 - 399/120 simplified gives 133/40
- So, 25/8 + 12/60 = 133/40
In mixed form: 313/40
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