Add 1/20 and 60/75
1/20 + 60/75 is 17/20.
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,
60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300 - Add the two like fractions:
15/300 + 240/300 = 15 + 240/300 = 255/300 - 255/300 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 1/20 + 60/75 = 17/20
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