Add 7/20 and 25/15
1st number: 7/20, 2nd number: 1 10/15
7/20 + 25/15 is 121/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
25/15 = 25 × 4/15 × 4 = 100/60 - Add the two like fractions:
21/60 + 100/60 = 21 + 100/60 = 121/60 - So, 7/20 + 25/15 = 121/60
In mixed form: 21/60
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