Add 6/25 and 8/60
6/25 + 8/60 is 28/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
6/25 = 6 × 12/25 × 12 = 72/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300 - Add the two like fractions:
72/300 + 40/300 = 72 + 40/300 = 112/300 - 112/300 simplified gives 28/75
- So, 6/25 + 8/60 = 28/75
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