Add 25/20 and 20/28
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 20/28
25/20 + 20/28 is 55/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
20/28 = 20 × 5/28 × 5 = 100/140 - Add the two like fractions:
175/140 + 100/140 = 175 + 100/140 = 275/140 - 275/140 simplified gives 55/28
- So, 25/20 + 20/28 = 55/28
In mixed form: 127/28
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