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Add 20/75 and 18/20

20/75 + 18/20 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 20 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 20 × 15 = 300,
    18/20 = 18 × 15/20 × 15 = 270/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/300 + 270/300 = 80 + 270/300 = 350/300
  5. 350/300 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 20/75 + 18/20 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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