Add 20/25 and 14/16
20/25 + 14/16 is 67/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
20/25 = 20 × 16/25 × 16 = 320/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
14/16 = 14 × 25/16 × 25 = 350/400 - Add the two like fractions:
320/400 + 350/400 = 320 + 350/400 = 670/400 - 670/400 simplified gives 67/40
- So, 20/25 + 14/16 = 67/40
In mixed form: 127/40
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