Add 6/20 and 16/75
6/20 + 16/75 is 77/150.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 15/20 × 15 = 90/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300 - Add the two like fractions:
90/300 + 64/300 = 90 + 64/300 = 154/300 - 154/300 simplified gives 77/150
- So, 6/20 + 16/75 = 77/150
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