Add 8/15 and 20/25
8/15 + 20/25 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
8/15 = 8 × 5/15 × 5 = 40/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
20/25 = 20 × 3/25 × 3 = 60/75 - Add the two like fractions:
40/75 + 60/75 = 40 + 60/75 = 100/75 - 100/75 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 8/15 + 20/25 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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