Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 14/20 and 30/75

14/20 + 30/75 is 11/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    14/20 = 14 × 15/20 × 15 = 210/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/300 + 120/300 = 210 + 120/300 = 330/300
  5. 330/300 simplified gives 11/10
  6. So, 14/20 + 30/75 = 11/10
    In mixed form: 11/10

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com