Add 20/6 and 75/4
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 18 3/4
20/6 + 75/4 is 265/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
20/6 = 20 × 2/6 × 2 = 40/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
75/4 = 75 × 3/4 × 3 = 225/12 - Add the two like fractions:
40/12 + 225/12 = 40 + 225/12 = 265/12 - So, 20/6 + 75/4 = 265/12
In mixed form: 221/12
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