Add 2/20 and 7/75
2/20 + 7/75 is 29/150.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 15/20 × 15 = 30/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300 - Add the two like fractions:
30/300 + 28/300 = 30 + 28/300 = 58/300 - 58/300 simplified gives 29/150
- So, 2/20 + 7/75 = 29/150
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