Add 5/25 and 16/20
5/25 + 16/20 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
5/25 = 5 × 4/25 × 4 = 20/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
16/20 = 16 × 5/20 × 5 = 80/100 - Add the two like fractions:
20/100 + 80/100 = 20 + 80/100 = 100/100 - 100/100 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 5/25 + 16/20 = 1/1
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