Add 3/75 and 6/60
3/75 + 6/60 is 7/50.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 5/60 × 5 = 30/300 - Add the two like fractions:
12/300 + 30/300 = 12 + 30/300 = 42/300 - 42/300 simplified gives 7/50
- So, 3/75 + 6/60 = 7/50
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