Add 49/75 and 8/20
49/75 + 8/20 is 79/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
49/75 = 49 × 4/75 × 4 = 196/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
8/20 = 8 × 15/20 × 15 = 120/300 - Add the two like fractions:
196/300 + 120/300 = 196 + 120/300 = 316/300 - 316/300 simplified gives 79/75
- So, 49/75 + 8/20 = 79/75
In mixed form: 14/75
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