Add 20/75 and 1/9
20/75 + 1/9 is 17/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225 - Add the two like fractions:
60/225 + 25/225 = 60 + 25/225 = 85/225 - 85/225 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 20/75 + 1/9 = 17/45
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