Add 25/4 and 20/35
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 20/35
25/4 + 20/35 is 191/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
25/4 = 25 × 35/4 × 35 = 875/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
875/140 + 80/140 = 875 + 80/140 = 955/140 - 955/140 simplified gives 191/28
- So, 25/4 + 20/35 = 191/28
In mixed form: 623/28
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