Add 75/60 and 7/25
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 7/25
75/60 + 7/25 is 153/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
75/60 = 75 × 5/60 × 5 = 375/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
7/25 = 7 × 12/25 × 12 = 84/300 - Add the two like fractions:
375/300 + 84/300 = 375 + 84/300 = 459/300 - 459/300 simplified gives 153/100
- So, 75/60 + 7/25 = 153/100
In mixed form: 153/100
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