Add 3/20 and 25/6
1st number: 3/20, 2nd number: 4 1/6
3/20 + 25/6 is 259/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
25/6 = 25 × 10/6 × 10 = 250/60 - Add the two like fractions:
9/60 + 250/60 = 9 + 250/60 = 259/60 - So, 3/20 + 25/6 = 259/60
In mixed form: 419/60
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