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Add 28/20 and 8/25

1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 8/25

28/20 + 8/25 is 43/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    28/20 = 28 × 5/20 × 5 = 140/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/100 + 32/100 = 140 + 32/100 = 172/100
  5. 172/100 simplified gives 43/25
  6. So, 28/20 + 8/25 = 43/25
    In mixed form: 118/25

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