Add 20/4 and 24/75
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 24/75
20/4 + 24/75 is 133/25.
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,
24/75 = 24 × 4/75 × 4 = 96/300 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/300 + 96/300 = 1500 + 96/300 = 1596/300 - 1596/300 simplified gives 133/25
- So, 20/4 + 24/75 = 133/25
In mixed form: 58/25
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