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