Add 7/16 and 20/75
7/16 + 20/75 is 169/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
7/16 = 7 × 75/16 × 75 = 525/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
20/75 = 20 × 16/75 × 16 = 320/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1200 + 320/1200 = 525 + 320/1200 = 845/1200 - 845/1200 simplified gives 169/240
- So, 7/16 + 20/75 = 169/240
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