Add 20/4 and 36/75
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 36/75
20/4 + 36/75 is 137/25.
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,
36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/300 + 144/300 = 1500 + 144/300 = 1644/300 - 1644/300 simplified gives 137/25
- So, 20/4 + 36/75 = 137/25
In mixed form: 512/25
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