Add 14/25 and 18/20
14/25 + 18/20 is 73/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
14/25 = 14 × 4/25 × 4 = 56/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
18/20 = 18 × 5/20 × 5 = 90/100 - Add the two like fractions:
56/100 + 90/100 = 56 + 90/100 = 146/100 - 146/100 simplified gives 73/50
- So, 14/25 + 18/20 = 73/50
In mixed form: 123/50
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