Add 3/25 and 54/60
3/25 + 54/60 is 51/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
3/25 = 3 × 12/25 × 12 = 36/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300 - Add the two like fractions:
36/300 + 270/300 = 36 + 270/300 = 306/300 - 306/300 simplified gives 51/50
- So, 3/25 + 54/60 = 51/50
In mixed form: 11/50
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