Add 10/75 and 12/20
10/75 + 12/20 is 11/15.
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,
10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
12/20 = 12 × 15/20 × 15 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
40/300 + 180/300 = 40 + 180/300 = 220/300 - 220/300 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 10/75 + 12/20 = 11/15
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