Add 20/25 and 8/28
20/25 + 8/28 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
20/25 = 20 × 28/25 × 28 = 560/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Add the two like fractions:
560/700 + 200/700 = 560 + 200/700 = 760/700 - 760/700 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 20/25 + 8/28 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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