Add 20/90 and 8/75
20/90 + 8/75 is 74/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
20/90 = 20 × 5/90 × 5 = 100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450 - Add the two like fractions:
100/450 + 48/450 = 100 + 48/450 = 148/450 - 148/450 simplified gives 74/225
- So, 20/90 + 8/75 = 74/225
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