Add 35/20 and 25/75
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 25/75
35/20 + 25/75 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
35/20 = 35 × 15/20 × 15 = 525/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
25/75 = 25 × 4/75 × 4 = 100/300 - Add the two like fractions:
525/300 + 100/300 = 525 + 100/300 = 625/300 - 625/300 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 35/20 + 25/75 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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