Add 20/8 and 14/75
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 14/75
20/8 + 14/75 is 403/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
20/8 = 20 × 75/8 × 75 = 1500/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
14/75 = 14 × 8/75 × 8 = 112/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/600 + 112/600 = 1500 + 112/600 = 1612/600 - 1612/600 simplified gives 403/150
- So, 20/8 + 14/75 = 403/150
In mixed form: 2103/150
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