Add 3/25 and 16/20
3/25 + 16/20 is 23/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
3/25 = 3 × 4/25 × 4 = 12/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
16/20 = 16 × 5/20 × 5 = 80/100 - Add the two like fractions:
12/100 + 80/100 = 12 + 80/100 = 92/100 - 92/100 simplified gives 23/25
- So, 3/25 + 16/20 = 23/25
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