Add 18/20 and 20/75
18/20 + 20/75 is 7/6.
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,
18/20 = 18 × 15/20 × 15 = 270/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300 - Add the two like fractions:
270/300 + 80/300 = 270 + 80/300 = 350/300 - 350/300 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 18/20 + 20/75 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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