Add 25/20 and 32/30
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 1 2/30
25/20 + 32/30 is 139/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
32/30 = 32 × 2/30 × 2 = 64/60 - Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 64/60 = 75 + 64/60 = 139/60 - So, 25/20 + 32/30 = 139/60
In mixed form: 219/60
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