Add 20/6 and 18/25
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 18/25
20/6 + 18/25 is 304/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
18/25 = 18 × 6/25 × 6 = 108/150 - Add the two like fractions:
500/150 + 108/150 = 500 + 108/150 = 608/150 - 608/150 simplified gives 304/75
- So, 20/6 + 18/25 = 304/75
In mixed form: 44/75
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