Add 21/75 and 20/32
21/75 + 20/32 is 181/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
21/75 = 21 × 32/75 × 32 = 672/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
20/32 = 20 × 75/32 × 75 = 1500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
672/2400 + 1500/2400 = 672 + 1500/2400 = 2172/2400 - 2172/2400 simplified gives 181/200
- So, 21/75 + 20/32 = 181/200
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