Add 6/20 and 27/75
6/20 + 27/75 is 33/50.
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,
27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300 - Add the two like fractions:
90/300 + 108/300 = 90 + 108/300 = 198/300 - 198/300 simplified gives 33/50
- So, 6/20 + 27/75 = 33/50
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