Add 2/4 and 5/25
2/4 + 5/25 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
2/4 = 2 × 25/4 × 25 = 50/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
5/25 = 5 × 4/25 × 4 = 20/100 - Add the two like fractions:
50/100 + 20/100 = 50 + 20/100 = 70/100 - 70/100 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 2/4 + 5/25 = 7/10
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