Add 25/20 and 21/15
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 1 6/15
25/20 + 21/15 is 53/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
21/15 = 21 × 4/15 × 4 = 84/60 - Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 84/60 = 75 + 84/60 = 159/60 - 159/60 simplified gives 53/20
- So, 25/20 + 21/15 = 53/20
In mixed form: 213/20
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