Add 5/60 and 70/75
5/60 + 70/75 is 61/60.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
25/300 + 280/300 = 25 + 280/300 = 305/300 - 305/300 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 5/60 + 70/75 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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