Add 3/60 and 5/25
3/60 + 5/25 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
3/60 = 3 × 5/60 × 5 = 15/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
15/300 + 60/300 = 15 + 60/300 = 75/300 - 75/300 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 3/60 + 5/25 = 1/4
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