Add 2/20 and 70/75
2/20 + 70/75 is 31/30.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
30/300 + 280/300 = 30 + 280/300 = 310/300 - 310/300 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 2/20 + 70/75 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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