Add 25/14 and 20/15
1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 1 5/15
25/14 + 20/15 is 131/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
25/14 = 25 × 15/14 × 15 = 375/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
20/15 = 20 × 14/15 × 14 = 280/210 - Add the two like fractions:
375/210 + 280/210 = 375 + 280/210 = 655/210 - 655/210 simplified gives 131/42
- So, 25/14 + 20/15 = 131/42
In mixed form: 35/42
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