Add 2/75 and 20/5
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 4 0/5
2/75 + 20/5 is 302/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
20/5 = 20 × 15/5 × 15 = 300/75 - Add the two like fractions:
2/75 + 300/75 = 2 + 300/75 = 302/75 - So, 2/75 + 20/5 = 302/75
In mixed form: 42/75
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