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Add 20/75 and 36/40

20/75 + 36/40 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 40 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    20/75 = 20 × 8/75 × 8 = 160/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    36/40 = 36 × 15/40 × 15 = 540/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/600 + 540/600 = 160 + 540/600 = 700/600
  5. 700/600 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 20/75 + 36/40 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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