Add 25/20 and 6/14
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 6/14
25/20 + 6/14 is 47/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 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 14 × 10 = 140,
6/14 = 6 × 10/14 × 10 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
175/140 + 60/140 = 175 + 60/140 = 235/140 - 235/140 simplified gives 47/28
- So, 25/20 + 6/14 = 47/28
In mixed form: 119/28
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