Add 6/9 and 20/75
6/9 + 20/75 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225 - Add the two like fractions:
150/225 + 60/225 = 150 + 60/225 = 210/225 - 210/225 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 6/9 + 20/75 = 14/15
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