Add 75/60 and 5/40
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 5/40
75/60 + 5/40 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 15/120 = 150 + 15/120 = 165/120 - 165/120 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 75/60 + 5/40 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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