Add 7/25 and 14/20
7/25 + 14/20 is 49/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
7/25 = 7 × 4/25 × 4 = 28/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
14/20 = 14 × 5/20 × 5 = 70/100 - Add the two like fractions:
28/100 + 70/100 = 28 + 70/100 = 98/100 - 98/100 simplified gives 49/50
- So, 7/25 + 14/20 = 49/50
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