Add 20/4 and 14/75
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 14/75
20/4 + 14/75 is 389/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
20/4 = 20 × 75/4 × 75 = 1500/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/300 + 56/300 = 1500 + 56/300 = 1556/300 - 1556/300 simplified gives 389/75
- So, 20/4 + 14/75 = 389/75
In mixed form: 514/75
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