Add 2/25 and 49/20
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 2 9/20
2/25 + 49/20 is 253/100.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 4/25 × 4 = 8/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
49/20 = 49 × 5/20 × 5 = 245/100 - Add the two like fractions:
8/100 + 245/100 = 8 + 245/100 = 253/100 - So, 2/25 + 49/20 = 253/100
In mixed form: 253/100
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