Add 35/60 and 5/25
35/60 + 5/25 is 47/60.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
175/300 + 60/300 = 175 + 60/300 = 235/300 - 235/300 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 35/60 + 5/25 = 47/60
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