Add 20/75 and 9/50
20/75 + 9/50 is 67/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 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 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Add the two like fractions:
40/150 + 27/150 = 40 + 27/150 = 67/150 - So, 20/75 + 9/50 = 67/150
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