Add 45/60 and 16/25
45/60 + 16/25 is 139/100.
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,
45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
16/25 = 16 × 12/25 × 12 = 192/300 - Add the two like fractions:
225/300 + 192/300 = 225 + 192/300 = 417/300 - 417/300 simplified gives 139/100
- So, 45/60 + 16/25 = 139/100
In mixed form: 139/100
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