Add 45/20 and 20/75
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 20/75
45/20 + 20/75 is 151/60.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 15/20 × 15 = 675/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300 - Add the two like fractions:
675/300 + 80/300 = 675 + 80/300 = 755/300 - 755/300 simplified gives 151/60
- So, 45/20 + 20/75 = 151/60
In mixed form: 231/60
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