Add 7/20 and 14/75
7/20 + 14/75 is 161/300.
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,
14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300 - Add the two like fractions:
105/300 + 56/300 = 105 + 56/300 = 161/300 - So, 7/20 + 14/75 = 161/300
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