Add 1/20 and 18/75
1/20 + 18/75 is 29/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
1/20 = 1 × 15/20 × 15 = 15/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Add the two like fractions:
15/300 + 72/300 = 15 + 72/300 = 87/300 - 87/300 simplified gives 29/100
- So, 1/20 + 18/75 = 29/100
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/20+18/75 1/20+36/75 1/40+18/75 3/20+18/75 1/20+54/75 1/60+18/75 5/20+18/75 1/20+90/75 7/20+18/75