Add 18/25 and 25/20
1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 1 5/20
18/25 + 25/20 is 197/100.
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,
18/25 = 18 × 4/25 × 4 = 72/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
25/20 = 25 × 5/20 × 5 = 125/100 - Add the two like fractions:
72/100 + 125/100 = 72 + 125/100 = 197/100 - So, 18/25 + 25/20 = 197/100
In mixed form: 197/100
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