Add 1/4 and 5/75
1/4 + 5/75 is 19/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
1/4 = 1 × 75/4 × 75 = 75/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300 - Add the two like fractions:
75/300 + 20/300 = 75 + 20/300 = 95/300 - 95/300 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 1/4 + 5/75 = 19/60
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