Question

20/60+15/60=35/60> What dose it equal

Answer 1

Answer:

$\dfrac{7}{12}$

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Find the Greatest Common Factor of the numerator and denominator.

The prime factors of 35 are             5,     7,                              35  

The prime factors of 60 are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,     10, 12, 15, 20, 30,      60

The only common factor of 35 and 60 is 5.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the Greatest Common Factor.

$\dfrac{35}{60} = \mathbf{\dfrac{7}{12}}$