Add 8/25 and 42/60
8/25 + 42/60 is 51/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
8/25 = 8 × 12/25 × 12 = 96/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
96/300 + 210/300 = 96 + 210/300 = 306/300 - 306/300 simplified gives 51/50
- So, 8/25 + 42/60 = 51/50
In mixed form: 11/50
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