Add 6/75 and 2/20
6/75 + 2/20 is 9/50.
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,
6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
2/20 = 2 × 15/20 × 15 = 30/300 - Add the two like fractions:
24/300 + 30/300 = 24 + 30/300 = 54/300 - 54/300 simplified gives 9/50
- So, 6/75 + 2/20 = 9/50
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