Add 4/25 and 16/60
4/25 + 16/60 is 32/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
4/25 = 4 × 12/25 × 12 = 48/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
16/60 = 16 × 5/60 × 5 = 80/300 - Add the two like fractions:
48/300 + 80/300 = 48 + 80/300 = 128/300 - 128/300 simplified gives 32/75
- So, 4/25 + 16/60 = 32/75
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