Add 7/20 and 12/75
7/20 + 12/75 is 51/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
7/20 = 7 × 15/20 × 15 = 105/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300 - Add the two like fractions:
105/300 + 48/300 = 105 + 48/300 = 153/300 - 153/300 simplified gives 51/100
- So, 7/20 + 12/75 = 51/100
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