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Add 4/20 and 42/75

4/20 + 42/75 is 19/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    4/20 = 4 × 15/20 × 15 = 60/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/300 + 168/300 = 60 + 168/300 = 228/300
  5. 228/300 simplified gives 19/25
  6. So, 4/20 + 42/75 = 19/25

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