Add 5/75 and 8/60
5/75 + 8/60 is 1/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300 - Add the two like fractions:
20/300 + 40/300 = 20 + 40/300 = 60/300 - 60/300 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 5/75 + 8/60 = 1/5
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