Add 3/75 and 2/60
3/75 + 2/60 is 11/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
3/75 = 3 × 4/75 × 4 = 12/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300 - Add the two like fractions:
12/300 + 10/300 = 12 + 10/300 = 22/300 - 22/300 simplified gives 11/150
- So, 3/75 + 2/60 = 11/150
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