Add 6/60 and 27/25, Solve 6/60 + 1 2/25 as a fraction

Add 6/60 and 27/25

1^st number: 6/60, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

6/60 + 27/25 is 59/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
6/60 = 6 × 5/60 × 5 = 30/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
27/25 = 27 × 12/25 × 12 = 324/300
Add the two like fractions:
30/300 + 324/300 = 30 + 324/300 = 354/300
354/300 simplified gives 59/50
So, 6/60 + 27/25 = 59/50
In mixed form: 19/50

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