Add 9/25 and 15/60
9/25 + 15/60 is 61/100.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 12/25 × 12 = 108/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300 - Add the two like fractions:
108/300 + 75/300 = 108 + 75/300 = 183/300 - 183/300 simplified gives 61/100
- So, 9/25 + 15/60 = 61/100
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