Add 54/60 and 35/75
54/60 + 35/75 is 41/30.
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,
54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
35/75 = 35 × 4/75 × 4 = 140/300 - Add the two like fractions:
270/300 + 140/300 = 270 + 140/300 = 410/300 - 410/300 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 54/60 + 35/75 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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