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Add 15/20 and 25/14

1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 1 11/14

15/20 + 25/14 is 71/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 14 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    25/14 = 25 × 10/14 × 10 = 250/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/140 + 250/140 = 105 + 250/140 = 355/140
  5. 355/140 simplified gives 71/28
  6. So, 15/20 + 25/14 = 71/28
    In mixed form: 215/28

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