Add 5/20 and 63/75
5/20 + 63/75 is 109/100.
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,
63/75 = 63 × 4/75 × 4 = 252/300 - Add the two like fractions:
75/300 + 252/300 = 75 + 252/300 = 327/300 - 327/300 simplified gives 109/100
- So, 5/20 + 63/75 = 109/100
In mixed form: 19/100
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