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Add 8/25 and 15/20

8/25 + 15/20 is 107/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    15/20 = 15 × 5/20 × 5 = 75/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/100 + 75/100 = 32 + 75/100 = 107/100
  5. So, 8/25 + 15/20 = 107/100
    In mixed form: 17/100

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