Add 60/75 and 5/20
60/75 + 5/20 is 21/20.
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,
60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
5/20 = 5 × 15/20 × 15 = 75/300 - Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 75/300 = 240 + 75/300 = 315/300 - 315/300 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 60/75 + 5/20 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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