Add 35/60 and 10/25
35/60 + 10/25 is 59/60.
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,
35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
10/25 = 10 × 12/25 × 12 = 120/300 - Add the two like fractions:
175/300 + 120/300 = 175 + 120/300 = 295/300 - 295/300 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 35/60 + 10/25 = 59/60
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