Add 6/80 and 25/60
6/80 + 25/60 is 59/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
25/60 = 25 × 4/60 × 4 = 100/240 - Add the two like fractions:
18/240 + 100/240 = 18 + 100/240 = 118/240 - 118/240 simplified gives 59/120
- So, 6/80 + 25/60 = 59/120
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