Add 20/25 and 21/32
20/25 + 21/32 is 233/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
20/25 = 20 × 32/25 × 32 = 640/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
21/32 = 21 × 25/32 × 25 = 525/800 - Add the two like fractions:
640/800 + 525/800 = 640 + 525/800 = 1165/800 - 1165/800 simplified gives 233/160
- So, 20/25 + 21/32 = 233/160
In mixed form: 173/160
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