Add 54/75 and 9/20
54/75 + 9/20 is 117/100.
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,
54/75 = 54 × 4/75 × 4 = 216/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
9/20 = 9 × 15/20 × 15 = 135/300 - Add the two like fractions:
216/300 + 135/300 = 216 + 135/300 = 351/300 - 351/300 simplified gives 117/100
- So, 54/75 + 9/20 = 117/100
In mixed form: 117/100
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