Add 75/60 and 25/18
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1 7/18
75/60 + 25/18 is 95/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
25/18 = 25 × 10/18 × 10 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 250/180 = 225 + 250/180 = 475/180 - 475/180 simplified gives 95/36
- So, 75/60 + 25/18 = 95/36
In mixed form: 223/36
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