Add 35/20 and 15/25
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 15/25
35/20 + 15/25 is 47/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
35/20 = 35 × 5/20 × 5 = 175/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
15/25 = 15 × 4/25 × 4 = 60/100 - Add the two like fractions:
175/100 + 60/100 = 175 + 60/100 = 235/100 - 235/100 simplified gives 47/20
- So, 35/20 + 15/25 = 47/20
In mixed form: 27/20
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