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Add 2/20 and 40/75

2/20 + 40/75 is 19/30.

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,
    2/20 = 2 × 15/20 × 15 = 30/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    40/75 = 40 × 4/75 × 4 = 160/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/300 + 160/300 = 30 + 160/300 = 190/300
  5. 190/300 simplified gives 19/30
  6. So, 2/20 + 40/75 = 19/30

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