Add 2/75 and 20/80
2/75 + 20/80 is 83/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
20/80 = 20 × 15/80 × 15 = 300/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
32/1200 + 300/1200 = 32 + 300/1200 = 332/1200 - 332/1200 simplified gives 83/300
- So, 2/75 + 20/80 = 83/300
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