Add 3/24 and 20/25
3/24 + 20/25 is 37/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
3/24 = 3 × 25/24 × 25 = 75/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
20/25 = 20 × 24/25 × 24 = 480/600 - Add the two like fractions:
75/600 + 480/600 = 75 + 480/600 = 555/600 - 555/600 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 3/24 + 20/25 = 37/40
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