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Add 35/60 and 1/25

35/60 + 1/25 is 187/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    1/25 = 1 × 12/25 × 12 = 12/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/300 + 12/300 = 175 + 12/300 = 187/300
  5. So, 35/60 + 1/25 = 187/300

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