Add 70/60 and 50/75
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 50/75
70/60 + 50/75 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
350/300 + 200/300 = 350 + 200/300 = 550/300 - 550/300 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 70/60 + 50/75 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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