Add 25/28 and 8/20
25/28 + 8/20 is 181/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
25/28 = 25 × 5/28 × 5 = 125/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
125/140 + 56/140 = 125 + 56/140 = 181/140 - So, 25/28 + 8/20 = 181/140
In mixed form: 141/140
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