Add 25/84 and 20/25
25/84 + 20/25 is 461/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
25/84 = 25 × 25/84 × 25 = 625/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
20/25 = 20 × 84/25 × 84 = 1680/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
625/2100 + 1680/2100 = 625 + 1680/2100 = 2305/2100 - 2305/2100 simplified gives 461/420
- So, 25/84 + 20/25 = 461/420
In mixed form: 141/420
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