Add 25/10 and 20/14
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1 6/14
25/10 + 20/14 is 55/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
25/10 = 25 × 7/10 × 7 = 175/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
20/14 = 20 × 5/14 × 5 = 100/70 - Add the two like fractions:
175/70 + 100/70 = 175 + 100/70 = 275/70 - 275/70 simplified gives 55/14
- So, 25/10 + 20/14 = 55/14
In mixed form: 313/14
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