Add 20/75 and 72/16, Solve 20/75 + 4 8/16 as a fraction

Add 20/75 and 72/16

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 4 8/16

20/75 + 72/16 is 143/30.

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,
72/16 = 72 × 75/16 × 75 = 5400/1200
Add the two like fractions:
320/1200 + 5400/1200 = 320 + 5400/1200 = 5720/1200
5720/1200 simplified gives 143/30
So, 20/75 + 72/16 = 143/30
In mixed form: 423/30

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