Add 16/20 and 6/75
16/20 + 6/75 is 22/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
16/20 = 16 × 15/20 × 15 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300 - Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 24/300 = 240 + 24/300 = 264/300 - 264/300 simplified gives 22/25
- So, 16/20 + 6/75 = 22/25
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