Add 20/75 and 25/8, Solve 20/75 + 3 1/8 as a fraction

Add 20/75 and 25/8

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 3 1/8

20/75 + 25/8 is 407/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
20/75 = 20 × 8/75 × 8 = 160/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
25/8 = 25 × 75/8 × 75 = 1875/600
Add the two like fractions:
160/600 + 1875/600 = 160 + 1875/600 = 2035/600
2035/600 simplified gives 407/120
So, 20/75 + 25/8 = 407/120
In mixed form: 347/120

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