Add 54/12 and 25/60
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 25/60
54/12 + 25/60 is 59/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 25/60 = 270 + 25/60 = 295/60 - 295/60 simplified gives 59/12
- So, 54/12 + 25/60 = 59/12
In mixed form: 411/12
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