Add 10/20 and 18/75
10/20 + 18/75 is 37/50.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 15/20 × 15 = 150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Add the two like fractions:
150/300 + 72/300 = 150 + 72/300 = 222/300 - 222/300 simplified gives 37/50
- So, 10/20 + 18/75 = 37/50
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