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Add 20/40 and 30/25

1st number: 20/40, 2nd number: 1 5/25

20/40 + 30/25 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    20/40 = 20 × 5/40 × 5 = 100/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    30/25 = 30 × 8/25 × 8 = 240/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/200 + 240/200 = 100 + 240/200 = 340/200
  5. 340/200 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 20/40 + 30/25 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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