Add 20/25 and 24/72
20/25 + 24/72 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
20/25 = 20 × 72/25 × 72 = 1440/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
24/72 = 24 × 25/72 × 25 = 600/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1800 + 600/1800 = 1440 + 600/1800 = 2040/1800 - 2040/1800 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 20/25 + 24/72 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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