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Add 20/75 and 28/35

20/75 + 28/35 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 35 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    20/75 = 20 × 7/75 × 7 = 140/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    28/35 = 28 × 15/35 × 15 = 420/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/525 + 420/525 = 140 + 420/525 = 560/525
  5. 560/525 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 20/75 + 28/35 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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