Add 2/75 and 12/20
2/75 + 12/20 is 47/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
12/20 = 12 × 15/20 × 15 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
8/300 + 180/300 = 8 + 180/300 = 188/300 - 188/300 simplified gives 47/75
- So, 2/75 + 12/20 = 47/75
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