Add 25/32 and 20/30
25/32 + 20/30 is 139/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
25/32 = 25 × 15/32 × 15 = 375/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
20/30 = 20 × 16/30 × 16 = 320/480 - Add the two like fractions:
375/480 + 320/480 = 375 + 320/480 = 695/480 - 695/480 simplified gives 139/96
- So, 25/32 + 20/30 = 139/96
In mixed form: 143/96
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