Add 20/25 and 25/7, Solve 20/25 + 3 4/7 as a fraction

Add 20/25 and 25/7

1^st number: 20/25, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

20/25 + 25/7 is 153/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
20/25 = 20 × 7/25 × 7 = 140/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
25/7 = 25 × 25/7 × 25 = 625/175
Add the two like fractions:
140/175 + 625/175 = 140 + 625/175 = 765/175
765/175 simplified gives 153/35
So, 20/25 + 25/7 = 153/35
In mixed form: 413/35

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