Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 6/20 and 49/75

6/20 + 49/75 is 143/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    6/20 = 6 × 15/20 × 15 = 90/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    49/75 = 49 × 4/75 × 4 = 196/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/300 + 196/300 = 90 + 196/300 = 286/300
  5. 286/300 simplified gives 143/150
  6. So, 6/20 + 49/75 = 143/150

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com