Add 20/3 and 16/25
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 16/25
20/3 + 16/25 is 548/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
20/3 = 20 × 25/3 × 25 = 500/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
16/25 = 16 × 3/25 × 3 = 48/75 - Add the two like fractions:
500/75 + 48/75 = 500 + 48/75 = 548/75 - So, 20/3 + 16/25 = 548/75
In mixed form: 723/75
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