Add 20/75 and 9/6
1st number: 20/75, 2nd number: 1 3/6
20/75 + 9/6 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150 - Add the two like fractions:
40/150 + 225/150 = 40 + 225/150 = 265/150 - 265/150 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 20/75 + 9/6 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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