Add 5/25 and 20/32
5/25 + 20/32 is 33/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
5/25 = 5 × 32/25 × 32 = 160/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800 - Add the two like fractions:
160/800 + 500/800 = 160 + 500/800 = 660/800 - 660/800 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 5/25 + 20/32 = 33/40
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