Add 2/20 and 8/25
2/20 + 8/25 is 21/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100 - Add the two like fractions:
10/100 + 32/100 = 10 + 32/100 = 42/100 - 42/100 simplified gives 21/50
- So, 2/20 + 8/25 = 21/50
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