Add 20/75 and 25/50
20/75 + 25/50 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
40/150 + 75/150 = 40 + 75/150 = 115/150 - 115/150 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 20/75 + 25/50 = 23/30
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