Add 5/20 and 49/75
5/20 + 49/75 is 271/300.
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,
49/75 = 49 × 4/75 × 4 = 196/300 - Add the two like fractions:
75/300 + 196/300 = 75 + 196/300 = 271/300 - So, 5/20 + 49/75 = 271/300
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