Add 60/80 and 50/75
60/80 + 50/75 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
60/80 = 60 × 15/80 × 15 = 900/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1200 + 800/1200 = 900 + 800/1200 = 1700/1200 - 1700/1200 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 60/80 + 50/75 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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