Add 35/60 and 25/75
35/60 + 25/75 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 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 75 × 4 = 300,
25/75 = 25 × 4/75 × 4 = 100/300 - Add the two like fractions:
175/300 + 100/300 = 175 + 100/300 = 275/300 - 275/300 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 35/60 + 25/75 = 11/12
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