Add 25/20 and 28/75
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 28/75
25/20 + 28/75 is 487/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
25/20 = 25 × 15/20 × 15 = 375/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
28/75 = 28 × 4/75 × 4 = 112/300 - Add the two like fractions:
375/300 + 112/300 = 375 + 112/300 = 487/300 - So, 25/20 + 28/75 = 487/300
In mixed form: 1187/300
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