Add 1/75 and 18/20
1/75 + 18/20 is 137/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
18/20 = 18 × 15/20 × 15 = 270/300 - Add the two like fractions:
4/300 + 270/300 = 4 + 270/300 = 274/300 - 274/300 simplified gives 137/150
- So, 1/75 + 18/20 = 137/150
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