Add 25/15 and 20/14
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 1 6/14
25/15 + 20/14 is 65/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
25/15 = 25 × 14/15 × 14 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
20/14 = 20 × 15/14 × 15 = 300/210 - Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 300/210 = 350 + 300/210 = 650/210 - 650/210 simplified gives 65/21
- So, 25/15 + 20/14 = 65/21
In mixed form: 32/21
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