Add 20/45 and 24/75
20/45 + 24/75 is 172/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
20/45 = 20 × 5/45 × 5 = 100/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
24/75 = 24 × 3/75 × 3 = 72/225 - Add the two like fractions:
100/225 + 72/225 = 100 + 72/225 = 172/225 - So, 20/45 + 24/75 = 172/225
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