Add 25/60 and 20/28
25/60 + 20/28 is 95/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
20/28 = 20 × 15/28 × 15 = 300/420 - Add the two like fractions:
175/420 + 300/420 = 175 + 300/420 = 475/420 - 475/420 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 25/60 + 20/28 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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