Add 20/8 and 4/25
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 4/25
20/8 + 4/25 is 133/50.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 8/25 × 8 = 32/200 - Add the two like fractions:
500/200 + 32/200 = 500 + 32/200 = 532/200 - 532/200 simplified gives 133/50
- So, 20/8 + 4/25 = 133/50
In mixed form: 233/50
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