Add 20/25 and 35/84
20/25 + 35/84 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
20/25 = 20 × 84/25 × 84 = 1680/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
35/84 = 35 × 25/84 × 25 = 875/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/2100 + 875/2100 = 1680 + 875/2100 = 2555/2100 - 2555/2100 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 20/25 + 35/84 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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