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Add 20/30 and 72/75

20/30 + 72/75 is 122/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/150 + 144/150 = 100 + 144/150 = 244/150
  5. 244/150 simplified gives 122/75
  6. So, 20/30 + 72/75 = 122/75
    In mixed form: 147/75

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