Add 4/20 and 7/25
4/20 + 7/25 is 12/25.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 5/20 × 5 = 20/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
7/25 = 7 × 4/25 × 4 = 28/100 - Add the two like fractions:
20/100 + 28/100 = 20 + 28/100 = 48/100 - 48/100 simplified gives 12/25
- So, 4/20 + 7/25 = 12/25
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