Add 7/20 and 15/25
7/20 + 15/25 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
7/20 = 7 × 5/20 × 5 = 35/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
15/25 = 15 × 4/25 × 4 = 60/100 - Add the two like fractions:
35/100 + 60/100 = 35 + 60/100 = 95/100 - 95/100 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 7/20 + 15/25 = 19/20
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