Add 3/8 and 20/25
3/8 + 20/25 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
3/8 = 3 × 25/8 × 25 = 75/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
20/25 = 20 × 8/25 × 8 = 160/200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/200 + 160/200 = 75 + 160/200 = 235/200 - 235/200 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 3/8 + 20/25 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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