Add 5/4 and 20/75
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 20/75
5/4 + 20/75 is 91/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
5/4 = 5 × 75/4 × 75 = 375/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300 - Add the two like fractions:
375/300 + 80/300 = 375 + 80/300 = 455/300 - 455/300 simplified gives 91/60
- So, 5/4 + 20/75 = 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60
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