Add 20/8 and 2/25
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 2/25
20/8 + 2/25 is 129/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
20/8 = 20 × 25/8 × 25 = 500/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
2/25 = 2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200 - Add the two like fractions:
500/200 + 16/200 = 500 + 16/200 = 516/200 - 516/200 simplified gives 129/50
- So, 20/8 + 2/25 = 129/50
In mixed form: 229/50
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