Add 40/20 and 50/75
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 50/75
40/20 + 50/75 is 8/3.
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,
40/20 = 40 × 15/20 × 15 = 600/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 200/300 = 600 + 200/300 = 800/300 - 800/300 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 40/20 + 50/75 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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