Add 2/75 and 16/20
2/75 + 16/20 is 62/75.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 15/20 × 15 = 240/300 - Add the two like fractions:
8/300 + 240/300 = 8 + 240/300 = 248/300 - 248/300 simplified gives 62/75
- So, 2/75 + 16/20 = 62/75
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