Add 14/20 and 25/16
1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 1 9/16
14/20 + 25/16 is 181/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
14/20 = 14 × 4/20 × 4 = 56/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
25/16 = 25 × 5/16 × 5 = 125/80 - Add the two like fractions:
56/80 + 125/80 = 56 + 125/80 = 181/80 - So, 14/20 + 25/16 = 181/80
In mixed form: 221/80
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