Add 20/75 and 25/16, Solve 20/75 + 1 9/16 as a fraction

Add 20/75 and 25/16

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

20/75 + 25/16 is 439/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
20/75 = 20 × 16/75 × 16 = 320/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
25/16 = 25 × 75/16 × 75 = 1875/1200
Add the two like fractions:
320/1200 + 1875/1200 = 320 + 1875/1200 = 2195/1200
2195/1200 simplified gives 439/240
So, 20/75 + 25/16 = 439/240
In mixed form: 1199/240

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