Add 60/25 and 12/45
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 12/45
60/25 + 12/45 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
60/25 = 60 × 9/25 × 9 = 540/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
12/45 = 12 × 5/45 × 5 = 60/225 - Add the two like fractions:
540/225 + 60/225 = 540 + 60/225 = 600/225 - 600/225 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 60/25 + 12/45 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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