Add 6/20 and 40/75
6/20 + 40/75 is 5/6.
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,
40/75 = 40 × 4/75 × 4 = 160/300 - Add the two like fractions:
90/300 + 160/300 = 90 + 160/300 = 250/300 - 250/300 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 6/20 + 40/75 = 5/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/20+40/75 6/20+80/75 6/40+40/75 18/20+40/75 6/60+40/75 30/20+40/75 42/20+40/75