Add 3/25 and 20/14
1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 1 6/14
3/25 + 20/14 is 271/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
3/25 = 3 × 14/25 × 14 = 42/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
20/14 = 20 × 25/14 × 25 = 500/350 - Add the two like fractions:
42/350 + 500/350 = 42 + 500/350 = 542/350 - 542/350 simplified gives 271/175
- So, 3/25 + 20/14 = 271/175
In mixed form: 196/175
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