Add 15/75 and 14/20
15/75 + 14/20 is 9/10.
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,
15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
14/20 = 14 × 15/20 × 15 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
60/300 + 210/300 = 60 + 210/300 = 270/300 - 270/300 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 15/75 + 14/20 = 9/10
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