Add 25/75 and 20/32
25/75 + 20/32 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
25/75 = 25 × 32/75 × 32 = 800/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
20/32 = 20 × 75/32 × 75 = 1500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
800/2400 + 1500/2400 = 800 + 1500/2400 = 2300/2400 - 2300/2400 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 25/75 + 20/32 = 23/24
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