Add 25/6 and 1/20
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 1/20
25/6 + 1/20 is 253/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
25/6 = 25 × 10/6 × 10 = 250/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60 - Add the two like fractions:
250/60 + 3/60 = 250 + 3/60 = 253/60 - So, 25/6 + 1/20 = 253/60
In mixed form: 413/60
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