Add 14/20 and 9/25
14/20 + 9/25 is 53/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
14/20 = 14 × 5/20 × 5 = 70/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
9/25 = 9 × 4/25 × 4 = 36/100 - Add the two like fractions:
70/100 + 36/100 = 70 + 36/100 = 106/100 - 106/100 simplified gives 53/50
- So, 14/20 + 9/25 = 53/50
In mixed form: 13/50
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