Add 10/25 and 5/20
10/25 + 5/20 is 13/20.
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,
10/25 = 10 × 4/25 × 4 = 40/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
5/20 = 5 × 5/20 × 5 = 25/100 - Add the two like fractions:
40/100 + 25/100 = 40 + 25/100 = 65/100 - 65/100 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 10/25 + 5/20 = 13/20
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