Add 5/20 and 25/75
5/20 + 25/75 is 7/12.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 15/20 × 15 = 75/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
25/75 = 25 × 4/75 × 4 = 100/300 - Add the two like fractions:
75/300 + 100/300 = 75 + 100/300 = 175/300 - 175/300 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 5/20 + 25/75 = 7/12
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