Add 75/20 and 15/7
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 2 1/7
75/20 + 15/7 is 165/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
75/20 = 75 × 7/20 × 7 = 525/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
15/7 = 15 × 20/7 × 20 = 300/140 - Add the two like fractions:
525/140 + 300/140 = 525 + 300/140 = 825/140 - 825/140 simplified gives 165/28
- So, 75/20 + 15/7 = 165/28
In mixed form: 525/28
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