Add 1/20 and 10/75
1/20 + 10/75 is 11/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
1/20 = 1 × 15/20 × 15 = 15/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300 - Add the two like fractions:
15/300 + 40/300 = 15 + 40/300 = 55/300 - 55/300 simplified gives 11/60
- So, 1/20 + 10/75 = 11/60
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