Add 35/60 and 15/25
35/60 + 15/25 is 71/60.
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,
15/25 = 15 × 12/25 × 12 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
175/300 + 180/300 = 175 + 180/300 = 355/300 - 355/300 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 35/60 + 15/25 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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