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Add 75/60 and 1/10

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1/10

75/60 + 1/10 is 27/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 10 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    1/10 = 1 × 6/10 × 6 = 6/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/60 + 6/60 = 75 + 6/60 = 81/60
  5. 81/60 simplified gives 27/20
  6. So, 75/60 + 1/10 = 27/20
    In mixed form: 17/20

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