Add 6/8 and 5/25
6/8 + 5/25 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
6/8 = 6 × 25/8 × 25 = 150/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
5/25 = 5 × 8/25 × 8 = 40/200 - Add the two like fractions:
150/200 + 40/200 = 150 + 40/200 = 190/200 - 190/200 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 6/8 + 5/25 = 19/20
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