Add 15/25 and 1/20
15/25 + 1/20 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,
15/25 = 15 × 4/25 × 4 = 60/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
1/20 = 1 × 5/20 × 5 = 5/100 - Add the two like fractions:
60/100 + 5/100 = 60 + 5/100 = 65/100 - 65/100 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 15/25 + 1/20 = 13/20
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