Add 25/20 and 54/75
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 54/75
25/20 + 54/75 is 197/100.
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,
54/75 = 54 × 4/75 × 4 = 216/300 - Add the two like fractions:
375/300 + 216/300 = 375 + 216/300 = 591/300 - 591/300 simplified gives 197/100
- So, 25/20 + 54/75 = 197/100
In mixed form: 197/100
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