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Add 5/75 and 8/20

5/75 + 8/20 is 7/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    8/20 = 8 × 15/20 × 15 = 120/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/300 + 120/300 = 20 + 120/300 = 140/300
  5. 140/300 simplified gives 7/15
  6. So, 5/75 + 8/20 = 7/15

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