Add 20/75 and 8/10
20/75 + 8/10 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 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 10 × 15 = 150,
8/10 = 8 × 15/10 × 15 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
40/150 + 120/150 = 40 + 120/150 = 160/150 - 160/150 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 20/75 + 8/10 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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