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Add 20/72 and 16/75

20/72 + 16/75 is 221/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    20/72 = 20 × 25/72 × 25 = 500/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    16/75 = 16 × 24/75 × 24 = 384/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/1800 + 384/1800 = 500 + 384/1800 = 884/1800
  5. 884/1800 simplified gives 221/450
  6. So, 20/72 + 16/75 = 221/450

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