Add 12/75 and 4/20
12/75 + 4/20 is 9/25.
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,
12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
4/20 = 4 × 15/20 × 15 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
48/300 + 60/300 = 48 + 60/300 = 108/300 - 108/300 simplified gives 9/25
- So, 12/75 + 4/20 = 9/25
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