Add 10/80 and 20/25
10/80 + 20/25 is 37/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
10/80 = 10 × 5/80 × 5 = 50/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
20/25 = 20 × 16/25 × 16 = 320/400 - Add the two like fractions:
50/400 + 320/400 = 50 + 320/400 = 370/400 - 370/400 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 10/80 + 20/25 = 37/40
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