Add 10/75 and 8/20
10/75 + 8/20 is 8/15.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 15/20 × 15 = 120/300 - Add the two like fractions:
40/300 + 120/300 = 40 + 120/300 = 160/300 - 160/300 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 10/75 + 8/20 = 8/15
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