Add 3/20 and 10/75
3/20 + 10/75 is 17/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
3/20 = 3 × 15/20 × 15 = 45/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300 - Add the two like fractions:
45/300 + 40/300 = 45 + 40/300 = 85/300 - 85/300 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 3/20 + 10/75 = 17/60
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