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Add 20/4 and 8/75

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 8/75

20/4 + 8/75 is 383/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    20/4 = 20 × 75/4 × 75 = 1500/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/300 + 32/300 = 1500 + 32/300 = 1532/300
  5. 1532/300 simplified gives 383/75
  6. So, 20/4 + 8/75 = 383/75
    In mixed form: 58/75

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