Add 64/25 and 20/8
1st number: 2 14/25, 2nd number: 2 4/8
64/25 + 20/8 is 253/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
64/25 = 64 × 8/25 × 8 = 512/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
20/8 = 20 × 25/8 × 25 = 500/200 - Add the two like fractions:
512/200 + 500/200 = 512 + 500/200 = 1012/200 - 1012/200 simplified gives 253/50
- So, 64/25 + 20/8 = 253/50
In mixed form: 53/50
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