Add 20/21 and 5/25
20/21 + 5/25 is 121/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
20/21 = 20 × 25/21 × 25 = 500/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
5/25 = 5 × 21/25 × 21 = 105/525 - Add the two like fractions:
500/525 + 105/525 = 500 + 105/525 = 605/525 - 605/525 simplified gives 121/105
- So, 20/21 + 5/25 = 121/105
In mixed form: 116/105
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