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Add 20/75 and 18/12

1st number: 20/75, 2nd number: 1 6/12

20/75 + 18/12 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    18/12 = 18 × 25/12 × 25 = 450/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/300 + 450/300 = 80 + 450/300 = 530/300
  5. 530/300 simplified gives 53/30
  6. So, 20/75 + 18/12 = 53/30
    In mixed form: 123/30

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