Add 24/20 and 7/25
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 7/25
24/20 + 7/25 is 37/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
24/20 = 24 × 5/20 × 5 = 120/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
7/25 = 7 × 4/25 × 4 = 28/100 - Add the two like fractions:
120/100 + 28/100 = 120 + 28/100 = 148/100 - 148/100 simplified gives 37/25
- So, 24/20 + 7/25 = 37/25
In mixed form: 112/25
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