Add 16/20 and 9/75
16/20 + 9/75 is 23/25.
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,
9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300 - Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 36/300 = 240 + 36/300 = 276/300 - 276/300 simplified gives 23/25
- So, 16/20 + 9/75 = 23/25
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