Add 24/25 and 8/20
24/25 + 8/20 is 34/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
24/25 = 24 × 4/25 × 4 = 96/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
8/20 = 8 × 5/20 × 5 = 40/100 - Add the two like fractions:
96/100 + 40/100 = 96 + 40/100 = 136/100 - 136/100 simplified gives 34/25
- So, 24/25 + 8/20 = 34/25
In mixed form: 19/25
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