Add 20/25 and 18/49
20/25 + 18/49 is 286/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
20/25 = 20 × 49/25 × 49 = 980/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
18/49 = 18 × 25/49 × 25 = 450/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
980/1225 + 450/1225 = 980 + 450/1225 = 1430/1225 - 1430/1225 simplified gives 286/245
- So, 20/25 + 18/49 = 286/245
In mixed form: 141/245
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